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Cheater

#EEAC5D

RGB 238, 172, 93 · HSL 33°, 81%, 65% · CMYK 0, 28, 61, 7

Cheater is #EEAC5D in HEX — rgb(238, 172, 93), hsl(33°, 81%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 61%, 7%).

Cheater pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 81%, 65%. 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#EEAC5D

RGB238, 172, 93

HSL33°, 81%, 65%

HSV33°, 61%, 93%

CMYK0, 28, 61, 7

Decimal15641693

CSS RGBrgb(238, 172, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 81%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cheater S11G6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 1.8 · #EBAD5E

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 2.2 · #F2AD62

Dunn-Edwards

Blazing Autumn DE5235

ΔE 2.8 · #F3AD63

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 3.1 · #F4AF5B

Behr

Mac N Cheese M260-5

ΔE 3.3 · #E8AD5F

Valspar

Toasted Honey 2006-1B

ΔE 4.1 · #EFA861

Vista Paint

Sweet Michelle K-578

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB76A

Benjamin Moore

Pan 181

ΔE 5.2 · #EDB45E

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Madness 968

ΔE 5.8 · #FFB268

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 5.9 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 6.4 · #E3AD63

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.9 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 8.1 · #EFA94A

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 10.7 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.7 · #CB9E59

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

#EEAC5D

#5D9FEE

Analogous

#EE655D

#EEAC5D

#E7EE5D

Triadic

#EEAC5D

#5DEEAD

#AD5DEE

Split-Complementary

#EEAC5D

#5DE7EE

#655DEE

Tetradic

#EEAC5D

#5DEE65

#5D9FEE

#EE5DE7

Monochromatic

#A26011

#E78A18

#EEAC5D

#F5D0A3

#FDF3E8

Rectangle

#EEAC5D

#9FEE5D

#5D9FEE

#AD5DEE

Compound

#EEAC5D

#E7EE5D

#5D9FEE

#655DEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1BD7E

#EECDA5

#F1E2CE

Darker

#ED8F1C

#AC630A

#663A04

Saturation

#BBA890

#EEAD5D

#F7AE55

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEAC5D

#D3C15B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEAC5D

#B9B96C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEAC5D

#EFA4AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cheater 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

#F2AE61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEAC5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB385

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.

#3E85DB

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: #EEAC5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEAC5D;

CSS Variable

--color-cheater: #EEAC5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cheater': '#EEAC5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEAC5D] text-[#EEAC5D]

SCSS

$cheater: #EEAC5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEAC5D?

#EEAC5D is Cheater, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEAC5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cheater?

Cheater 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 Cheater?

Cheater 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 Cheater?

You can download Cheater 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 Cheater?

The hex code is #EEAC5D. In RGB it's 238, 172, 93, and in HSL it's 33°, 81%, 65%.

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