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Shallot Peel

#EEC378

RGB 238, 195, 120 · HSL 38°, 78%, 70% · CMYK 0, 18, 50, 7

Shallot Peel is #EEC378 in HEX — rgb(238, 195, 120), hsl(38°, 78%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 50%, 7%).

Shallot Peel pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 78%, 70%. 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#EEC378

RGB238, 195, 120

HSL38°, 78%, 70%

HSV38°, 50%, 93%

CMYK0, 18, 50, 7

Decimal15647608

CSS RGBrgb(238, 195, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 78%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 2.3 · #EFC87C

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #F4C77F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

ΔE 2.3 · #F0C374

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 2.6 · #EEC87C

Vista Paint

Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 2.9 · #EEC171

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 3.1 · #F0C776

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 3.2 · #F2CB80

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F3C775

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 4.2 · #F3C683

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 4.3 · #F4C472

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 4.4 · #F2C784

Sherwin-Williams

Sunrise SW6668

ΔE 4.4 · #F4BF77

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.5 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.8 · #F0D181

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.8 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.7 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#EEC378

#77A3EE

Analogous

#EE8777

#EEC378

#DEEE77

Triadic

#EEC378

#77EEC2

#C277EE

Split-Complementary

#EEC378

#77DEEE

#8777EE

Tetradic

#EEC378

#77EE87

#77A3EE

#EE77DE

Monochromatic

#B67B16

#E6A433

#EEC378

#F7E1BB

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#EEC378

#A3EE77

#77A3EE

#C277EE

Compound

#EEC378

#DEEE77

#77A3EE

#8777EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2CF92

#F0D9B3

#F3E8D6

Darker

#EBA733

#B6790E

#6C4706

Saturation

#C4B7A1

#EEC277

#F7C56E

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEC378

#DECE78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEC378

#CBCB85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEC378

#F0BBC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shallot Peel 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

#F2BF75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEC378

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFC499

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.

#5385DC

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: #EEC378;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEC378;

CSS Variable

--color-shallot-peel: #EEC378;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shallot-peel': '#EEC378' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEC378] text-[#EEC378]

SCSS

$shallot-peel: #EEC378;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC378?

#EEC378 is Shallot Peel, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEC378 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shallot Peel?

Shallot Peel 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 Shallot Peel?

Shallot Peel 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 Shallot Peel?

You can download Shallot Peel 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 Shallot Peel?

The hex code is #EEC378. In RGB it's 238, 195, 120, and in HSL it's 38°, 78%, 70%.

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