ORANGES

Autumn Orange

#EE9950

RGB 238, 153, 80 · HSL 28°, 82%, 62% · CMYK 0, 36, 66, 7

Autumn Orange is #EE9950 in HEX — rgb(238, 153, 80), hsl(28°, 82%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 66%, 7%).

Autumn Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 82%, 62%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EE9950

RGB238, 153, 80

HSL28°, 82%, 62%

HSV28°, 66%, 93%

CMYK0, 36, 66, 7

Decimal15636816

CSS RGBrgb(238, 153, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 82%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Ochre 2010-1

ΔE 2.8 · #F39C4E

Dunn-Edwards

Yams DE5200

ΔE 3 · #EB9552

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 3.1 · #E89952

PPG

Fall Leaf 1197-6

ΔE 3.2 · #F69A54

Vista Paint

Japonica C-982

ΔE 4.1 · #E49750

Behr

Adventure Orange 270D-5

ΔE 4.6 · #F29656

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 5.4 · #E49B51

Dulux

Golden Koi S11G7

ΔE 5.7 · #E99E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 6.4 · #DF984E

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.2 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.9 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 10.2 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.5 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 11.5 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EE9950

#4FA3EE

Analogous

#EE4F54

#EE9950

#EEE84F

Triadic

#EE9950

#4FEE99

#994FEE

Split-Complementary

#EE9950

#4FEEE8

#4F54EE

Tetradic

#EE9950

#54EE4F

#4FA3EE

#E84FEE

Monochromatic

#954D0F

#DA7116

#EE9950

#F4C194

#FBE9DA

Rectangle

#EE9950

#A3EE4F

#4FA3EE

#994FEE

Compound

#EE9950

#EEE84F

#4FA3EE

#4F54EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1AD72

#EDC29C

#F1DCCA

Darker

#EB7712

#A55209

#622F03

Saturation

#B69D86

#EE994F

#F69846

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE9950

#C9B84C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE9950

#ABAB5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE9950

#EE939D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn Orange reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F29F57

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EE9950

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DFA47B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#328CDA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EE9950;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE9950;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-orange: #EE9950;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-orange': '#EE9950' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE9950] text-[#EE9950]

SCSS

$autumn-orange: #EE9950;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9950?

#EE9950 is Autumn Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EE9950 warm or cool?

Autumn Orange reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn Orange?

Autumn Orange works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Autumn Orange?

Autumn Orange pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Autumn Orange?

You can download Autumn Orange on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Autumn Orange?

The hex code is #EE9950. In RGB it's 238, 153, 80, and in HSL it's 28°, 82%, 62%.

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