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Madera

#EED09D

RGB 238, 208, 157 · HSL 38°, 70%, 77% · CMYK 0, 13, 34, 7

Madera is #EED09D in HEX — rgb(238, 208, 157), hsl(38°, 70%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 34%, 7%).

Madera pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 70%, 77%. 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#EED09D

RGB238, 208, 157

HSL38°, 70%, 77%

HSV38°, 34%, 93%

CMYK0, 13, 34, 7

Decimal15650973

CSS RGBrgb(238, 208, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 70%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857

ΔE 1.1 · #EECF9E

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 1.8 · #ECCE98

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 1.8 · #EDCC99

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 2.2 · #F5D5A3

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.2 · #EFD5A1

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 186

ΔE 2.5 · #EBD0A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 2.5 · #E9D19E

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 2.6 · #E8CF99

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 2.7 · #EFCEA0

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 2.7 · #EECC96

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.9 · #EFCD96

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 3 · #EAD1A2

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 3.4 · #F3CFA1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.7 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#EED09D

#9BB9ED

Analogous

#EDA69B

#EED09D

#E2ED9B

Triadic

#EED09D

#9BEDCF

#CF9BED

Split-Complementary

#EED09D

#9BE2ED

#A69BED

Tetradic

#EED09D

#9BEDA6

#9BB9ED

#ED9BE2

Monochromatic

#CC8E24

#E2B05A

#EED09D

#F9EEDC

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#EED09D

#B9ED9B

#9BB9ED

#CF9BED

Compound

#EED09D

#E2ED9B

#9BB9ED

#A69BED

Variations

Lighter

#F1D9AF

#F1E1C7

#F5EDE0

Darker

#E5B055

#BF8219

#714C0C

Saturation

#D1C8B8

#EDCF9B

#F6D292

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EED09D

#E3D79D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EED09D

#D5D5A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EED09D

#F0CACF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Madera 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

#F2C991

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EED09D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCEB5

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.

#7299DB

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: #EED09D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EED09D;

CSS Variable

--color-madera: #EED09D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madera': '#EED09D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EED09D] text-[#EED09D]

SCSS

$madera: #EED09D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EED09D?

#EED09D is Madera, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EED09D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Madera?

Madera 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 Madera?

Madera 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 Madera?

You can download Madera 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 Madera?

The hex code is #EED09D. In RGB it's 238, 208, 157, and in HSL it's 38°, 70%, 77%.

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