ORANGES

Alchemy

#EED9BA

RGB 238, 217, 186 · HSL 36°, 60%, 83% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 7

Alchemy is #EED9BA in HEX — rgb(238, 217, 186), hsl(36°, 60%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 7%).

Alchemy pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 60%, 83%. 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#EED9BA

RGB238, 217, 186

HSL36°, 60%, 83%

HSV36°, 22%, 93%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 7

Decimal15653306

CSS RGBrgb(238, 217, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 60%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

Exact match

Valspar

Soft Candlelight 3005-6C

ΔE 0.4 · #EFDABB

Benjamin Moore

Randolph CW-185

ΔE 1 · #EBD7B9

Vista Paint

Alchemy C-250

ΔE 1 · #EFD8B8

Dulux

Porcelain Pink S11F1

ΔE 1.1 · #EBD6B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Alchemy 251

ΔE 1.3 · #EFD7B8

Sherwin-Williams

Cottage Cream SW7678

ΔE 1.4 · #EDDBBD

Behr

White Bean Hummus S290-2

ΔE 1.4 · #EBD5B6

PPG

Sugared Pears 1088-3

ΔE 1.5 · #EBD5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 2.2 · #F2DEBC

Kilz

Lace Gloves LD190-02

ΔE 2.7 · #F6DFC2

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 4.3 · #E4D5BC

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 4.8 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.8 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.2 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EED9BA

#BACEEE

Analogous

#EEBFBA

#EED9BA

#E8EEBA

Triadic

#EED9BA

#BAEED9

#D9BAEE

Split-Complementary

#EED9BA

#BAE8EE

#BFBAEE

Tetradic

#EED9BA

#BAEEBF

#BACEEE

#EEBAE8

Monochromatic

#CF963F

#DEB77C

#EED9BA

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#EED9BA

#CEEEBA

#BACEEE

#D9BAEE

Compound

#EED9BA

#E8EEBA

#BACEEE

#BFBAEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1E0C8

#F2E8D8

#F6F1E9

Darker

#DFB473

#C18428

#724D15

Saturation

#DBD5CC

#EED9BA

#F6DBB1

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EED9BA

#E6DEBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EED9BA

#DDDDBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EED9BA

#EFD5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alchemy 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

#F2CFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EED9BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFD4CB

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.

#8EACDA

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: #EED9BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EED9BA;

CSS Variable

--color-alchemy: #EED9BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alchemy': '#EED9BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EED9BA] text-[#EED9BA]

SCSS

$alchemy: #EED9BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EED9BA?

#EED9BA is Alchemy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EED9BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

You can download Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

The hex code is #EED9BA. In RGB it's 238, 217, 186, and in HSL it's 36°, 60%, 83%.

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