ORANGES

Vietnamese Lantern

#EEC172

RGB 238, 193, 114 · HSL 38°, 78%, 69% · CMYK 0, 19, 52, 7

Vietnamese Lantern is #EEC172 in HEX — rgb(238, 193, 114), hsl(38°, 78%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 52%, 7%).

Vietnamese Lantern pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 78%, 69%. 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#EEC172

RGB238, 193, 114

HSL38°, 78%, 69%

HSV38°, 52%, 93%

CMYK0, 19, 52, 7

Decimal15647090

CSS RGBrgb(238, 193, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 78%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 0.5 · #EEC171

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

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IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 2.4 · #F4C472

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 2.4 · #F3C775

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 2.6 · #F0C776

Benjamin Moore

Lion 306

ΔE 3.6 · #F6CB7A

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.8 · #EBBA67

Valspar

Bask in the Glow 2008-1C

ΔE 3.9 · #F7CC7C

Dunn-Edwards

Just Peachy DE5284

ΔE 4 · #F8C275

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 4 · #EFC87C

Sherwin-Williams

June Day SW6682

ΔE 4.2 · #F6C973

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 6.4 · #F3C683

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.8 · #F0D181

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.8 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#EEC172

#72A0EE

Analogous

#EE8372

#EEC172

#DDEE72

Triadic

#EEC172

#72EEC0

#C072EE

Split-Complementary

#EEC172

#72DDEE

#8372EE

Tetradic

#EEC172

#72EE83

#72A0EE

#EE72DD

Monochromatic

#B17816

#E5A22E

#EEC172

#F6DFB6

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#EEC172

#A0EE72

#72A0EE

#C072EE

Compound

#EEC172

#DDEE72

#72A0EE

#8372EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1CD8E

#EFD8B0

#F2E7D4

Darker

#EAA62F

#B4770E

#6B4606

Saturation

#C2B59D

#EEC072

#F6C36A

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEC172

#DDCD72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEC172

#CACA80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEC172

#F0B8C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vietnamese Lantern 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

#F2BD71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEC172

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFC295

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#5083DB

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: #EEC172;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEC172;

CSS Variable

--color-vietnamese-lantern: #EEC172;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vietnamese-lantern': '#EEC172' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEC172] text-[#EEC172]

SCSS

$vietnamese-lantern: #EEC172;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC172?

#EEC172 is Vietnamese Lantern, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEC172 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vietnamese Lantern?

Vietnamese Lantern 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 Vietnamese Lantern?

Vietnamese Lantern 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 Vietnamese Lantern?

You can download Vietnamese Lantern 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 Vietnamese Lantern?

The hex code is #EEC172. In RGB it's 238, 193, 114, and in HSL it's 38°, 78%, 69%.

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