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Lion of Menecrates

#EEAA66

RGB 238, 170, 102 · HSL 30°, 80%, 67% · CMYK 0, 29, 57, 7

Lion of Menecrates is #EEAA66 in HEX — rgb(238, 170, 102), hsl(30°, 80%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 57%, 7%).

Lion of Menecrates pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 80%, 67%. 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#EEAA66

RGB238, 170, 102

HSL30°, 80%, 67%

HSV30°, 57%, 93%

CMYK0, 29, 57, 7

Decimal15641190

CSS RGBrgb(238, 170, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 80%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Arizona 290D-4

ΔE 1.8 · #F3AC6A

Valspar

Toasted Honey 2006-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #EFA861

Sherwin-Williams

Summer Day SW6662

ΔE 2.4 · #EAAA62

Benjamin Moore

Orange 124

ΔE 2.5 · #EEA869

Dulux

Apricot Sorbet S10G6

ΔE 3 · #E8A260

Dunn-Edwards

Blazing Autumn DE5235

ΔE 3.3 · #F3AD63

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 3.6 · #F2AD62

Vista Paint

Taste of Summer C-981

ΔE 4.4 · #F0AD71

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 4.6 · #E4A467

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 4.6 · #E0A362

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 5.6 · #DCA15F

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.2 · #FCBA7D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.3 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 7.8 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#EEAA66

#68ABEE

Analogous

#EE6868

#EEAA66

#EEEE68

Triadic

#EEAA66

#68EEAB

#AB68EE

Split-Complementary

#EEAA66

#68EEEE

#6868EE

Tetradic

#EEAA66

#68EE68

#68ABEE

#EE68EE

Monochromatic

#AA5E13

#E78523

#EEAA66

#F6D1AC

#FCF2E8

Rectangle

#EEAA66

#ABEE68

#68ABEE

#AB68EE

Compound

#EEAA66

#EEEE68

#68ABEE

#6868EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2BC86

#EFCDAA

#F2E2D1

Darker

#EC8925

#B15E0B

#693704

Saturation

#BFAB97

#EEAB68

#F7AB5F

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEAA66

#D1C164

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEAA66

#B8B872

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEAA66

#EFA3AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lion of Menecrates 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

#F2AC68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEAA66

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB18C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#4791DC

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: #EEAA66;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEAA66;

CSS Variable

--color-lion-of-menecrates: #EEAA66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lion-of-menecrates': '#EEAA66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEAA66] text-[#EEAA66]

SCSS

$lion-of-menecrates: #EEAA66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEAA66?

#EEAA66 is Lion of Menecrates, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEAA66 warm or cool?

Lion of Menecrates reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lion of Menecrates?

Lion of Menecrates 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 Lion of Menecrates?

Lion of Menecrates 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 Lion of Menecrates?

You can download Lion of Menecrates 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 Lion of Menecrates?

The hex code is #EEAA66. In RGB it's 238, 170, 102, and in HSL it's 30°, 80%, 67%.

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