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Whisky Sour

#EEAA33

RGB 238, 170, 51 · HSL 38°, 85%, 57% · CMYK 0, 29, 79, 7

Whisky Sour is #EEAA33 in HEX — rgb(238, 170, 51), hsl(38°, 85%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 79%, 7%).

Whisky Sour pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 85%, 57%. 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#EEAA33

RGB238, 170, 51

HSL38°, 85%, 57%

HSV38°, 79%, 93%

CMYK0, 29, 79, 7

Decimal15641139

CSS RGBrgb(238, 170, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 85%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 1 · #EBA832

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 2.5 · #F1AD3C

Behr

Optimist Gold BIC-43

ΔE 4.8 · #EEA53A

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 4.8 · #E3A031

Vista Paint

Pumpkin Harvest K-561

ΔE 5.4 · #FFB239

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 5.8 · #F2AF46

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 5.9 · #FFAF38

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 6 · #FFAF37

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 6.9 · #E4A010

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.1 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 7.6 · #FEB14B

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 7.8 · #F7B74E

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 8.8 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.5 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 13.2 · #F59724

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#EEAA33

#3478EF

Analogous

#EF4D34

#EEAA33

#D6EF34

Triadic

#EEAA33

#34EFAA

#AA34EF

Split-Complementary

#EEAA33

#34D6EF

#4D34EF

Tetradic

#EEAA33

#34EF4D

#3478EF

#EF34D6

Monochromatic

#7F540A

#C68310

#EEAA33

#F4C87B

#FAE5C2

Rectangle

#EEAA33

#78EF34

#3478EF

#AA34EF

Compound

#EEAA33

#D6EF34

#3478EF

#4D34EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2BB5D

#EDCA8E

#EFDFC2

Darker

#DC900D

#9B6405

#5C3B01

Saturation

#AD9975

#EFAA34

#F7AC2C

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEAA33

#D3BF2F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEAA33

#B8B850

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEAA33

#F0A0AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Whisky Sour 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

#F2AC41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEAA33

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB166

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2264D5

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: #EEAA33;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEAA33;

CSS Variable

--color-whisky-sour: #EEAA33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisky-sour': '#EEAA33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEAA33] text-[#EEAA33]

SCSS

$whisky-sour: #EEAA33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEAA33?

#EEAA33 is Whisky Sour, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEAA33 warm or cool?

Whisky Sour reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whisky Sour?

Whisky Sour 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 Whisky Sour?

Whisky Sour 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 Whisky Sour?

You can download Whisky Sour 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 Whisky Sour?

The hex code is #EEAA33. In RGB it's 238, 170, 51, and in HSL it's 38°, 85%, 57%.

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