ORANGES

Chai

#EED3B2

RGB 238, 211, 178 · HSL 33°, 64%, 82% · CMYK 0, 11, 25, 7

Chai is #EED3B2 in HEX — rgb(238, 211, 178), hsl(33°, 64%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 25%, 7%).

Chai pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 64%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EED3B2

RGB238, 211, 178

HSL33°, 64%, 82%

HSV33°, 25%, 93%

CMYK0, 11, 25, 7

Decimal15651762

CSS RGBrgb(238, 211, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 64%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chai S270-2

Exact match

Kilz

Bagel Dough LD170-01

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Crescent Cream SW7721

ΔE 0.9 · #EDD1B1

Benjamin Moore

Kitsilano CC-278

ΔE 1.2 · #EBD3B2

Vista Paint

Legato Lane K-1028

ΔE 1.6 · #EBCFAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Custard 243

ΔE 2 · #EAD0AC

PPG

Chai Tea Latte 1089-3

ΔE 2.2 · #EFD7B3

Dulux

Sheriff S11F2

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCDAA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.7 · #E6CDAA

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #EBD2B6

Dunn-Edwards

Chaparral DEC745

ΔE 2.9 · #E5D0B0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.2 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.8 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.9 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#EED3B2

#B4CEEE

Analogous

#EEB7B4

#EED3B2

#ECEEB4

Triadic

#EED3B2

#B4EED4

#D4B4EE

Split-Complementary

#EED3B2

#B4ECEE

#B7B4EE

Tetradic

#EED3B2

#B4EEB7

#B4CEEE

#EEB4EC

Monochromatic

#D38C36

#E1B075

#EED3B2

#FAF3EA

Rectangle

#EED3B2

#CEEEB4

#B4CEEE

#D4B4EE

Compound

#EED3B2

#ECEEB4

#B4CEEE

#B7B4EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2DDC3

#F2E5D4

#F6F0E8

Darker

#E2AD6C

#C47B22

#744812

Saturation

#DAD2C8

#EED4B4

#F7D5AB

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EED3B2

#E3DAB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EED3B2

#D8D8B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EED3B2

#EFCFD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chai 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

#F2CBA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EED3B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFD0C5

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.

#88AEDC

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EED3B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EED3B2;

CSS Variable

--color-chai: #EED3B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chai': '#EED3B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EED3B2] text-[#EED3B2]

SCSS

$chai: #EED3B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EED3B2?

#EED3B2 is Chai, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EED3B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chai?

Chai 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 Chai?

Chai 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 Chai?

You can download Chai 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 Chai?

The hex code is #EED3B2. In RGB it's 238, 211, 178, and in HSL it's 33°, 64%, 82%.

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