ORANGES

Early Harvest

#EEB96D

RGB 238, 185, 109 · HSL 35°, 79%, 68% · CMYK 0, 22, 54, 7

Early Harvest is #EEB96D in HEX — rgb(238, 185, 109), hsl(35°, 79%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 54%, 7%).

Early Harvest pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 79%, 68%. 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#EEB96D

RGB238, 185, 109

HSL35°, 79%, 68%

HSV35°, 54%, 93%

CMYK0, 22, 54, 7

Decimal15645037

CSS RGBrgb(238, 185, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 79%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Early Harvest BXC-61

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 1.1 · #EEB76B

Dulux

Mustard Sauce S13G5

ΔE 2.4 · #EDB968

PPG

Golden Opportunity 1204-6

ΔE 3.3 · #F7C070

Dunn-Edwards

Just Peachy DE5284

ΔE 3.3 · #F8C275

Benjamin Moore

August 2156-40

ΔE 3.4 · #EDB46E

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.5 · #EBBA67

Vista Paint

Tropical Dream C-911

ΔE 3.6 · #E6B76F

Valspar

Pirate's Treasure 3006-5B

ΔE 4.1 · #E2AE62

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 4.3 · #E6B771

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 4.8 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 7.8 · #F3C683

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.2 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 8.7 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.4 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EEB96D

#6DA3EE

Analogous

#EE786D

#EEB96D

#E3EE6D

Triadic

#EEB96D

#6DEEB8

#B86DEE

Split-Complementary

#EEB96D

#6DE3EE

#786DEE

Tetradic

#EEB96D

#6DEE78

#6DA3EE

#EE6DE3

Monochromatic

#AD6E14

#E69728

#EEB96D

#F6D9B1

#FCF4E8

Rectangle

#EEB96D

#A3EE6D

#6DA3EE

#B86DEE

Compound

#EEB96D

#E3EE6D

#6DA3EE

#786DEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1C68A

#EFD4AD

#F2E5D3

Darker

#EB9B2A

#B26D0C

#6A4005

Saturation

#C1B19A

#EEB86D

#F6BA64

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEB96D

#D9C96C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEB96D

#C3C37A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEB96D

#F0B1B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Early Harvest 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

#F2B76D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEB96D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFBC91

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.

#4B87DC

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: #EEB96D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEB96D;

CSS Variable

--color-early-harvest: #EEB96D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'early-harvest': '#EEB96D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEB96D] text-[#EEB96D]

SCSS

$early-harvest: #EEB96D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEB96D?

#EEB96D is Early Harvest, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEB96D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Early Harvest?

Early Harvest 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 Early Harvest?

Early Harvest 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 Early Harvest?

You can download Early Harvest 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 Early Harvest?

The hex code is #EEB96D. In RGB it's 238, 185, 109, and in HSL it's 35°, 79%, 68%.

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