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Quiet Star

#EECC9F

RGB 238, 204, 159 · HSL 34°, 70%, 78% · CMYK 0, 14, 33, 7

Quiet Star is #EECC9F in HEX — rgb(238, 204, 159), hsl(34°, 70%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 33%, 7%).

Quiet Star pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 70%, 78%. 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#EECC9F

RGB238, 204, 159

HSL34°, 70%, 78%

HSV34°, 33%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 33, 7

Decimal15649951

CSS RGBrgb(238, 204, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 70%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Belvedere Cream SW0067

ΔE 0.6 · #F0CDA0

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 0.9 · #EFCEA0

Valspar

Amber Waves 3002-6B

ΔE 1.2 · #F0CDA2

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 1.5 · #F3CFA1

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 1.9 · #EFCB9B

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.1 · #F3CD9E

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 2.6 · #F5CE9F

Behr

Amber Moon HDC-CT-01

ΔE 2.9 · #EFD1A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 3.1 · #EDCC99

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 186

ΔE 3.1 · #EBD0A1

Dulux

Pale Wood S13F2

ΔE 3.4 · #EAD0A2

Vista Paint

Good-Looking C-917

ΔE 3.8 · #ECD2A6

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 4.9 · #E9D19E

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.2 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#EECC9F

#A0C2EE

Analogous

#EEA5A0

#EECC9F

#E9EEA0

Triadic

#EECC9F

#A0EECC

#CCA0EE

Split-Complementary

#EECC9F

#A0E9EE

#A5A0EE

Tetradic

#EECC9F

#A0EEA5

#A0C2EE

#EEA0E9

Monochromatic

#D08625

#E3A95F

#EECC9F

#FAEFE1

#FBF3E9

Rectangle

#EECC9F

#C2EEA0

#A0C2EE

#CCA0EE

Compound

#EECC9F

#E9EEA0

#A0C2EE

#A5A0EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2D6B3

#F1E0C9

#F5EDE2

Darker

#E6A959

#C27919

#73460C

Saturation

#D3C8BB

#EECCA0

#F7CD97

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EECC9F

#E1D59F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EECC9F

#D2D2A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EECC9F

#F0C6CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Quiet Star 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

#F2C692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EECC9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCBB7

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#76A2DC

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #EECC9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #EECC9F;

CSS Variable

--color-quiet-star: #EECC9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quiet-star': '#EECC9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EECC9F] text-[#EECC9F]

SCSS

$quiet-star: #EECC9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EECC9F?

#EECC9F is Quiet Star, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EECC9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quiet Star?

Quiet Star 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 Quiet Star?

Quiet Star 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 Quiet Star?

You can download Quiet Star 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 Quiet Star?

The hex code is #EECC9F. In RGB it's 238, 204, 159, and in HSL it's 34°, 70%, 78%.

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