ORANGES

Retro Nectarine

#EF7D16

RGB 239, 125, 22 · HSL 28°, 87%, 51% · CMYK 0, 48, 91, 6

Retro Nectarine is #EF7D16 in HEX — rgb(239, 125, 22), hsl(28°, 87%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 91%, 6%).

Retro Nectarine pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 87%, 51%. 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#EF7D16

RGB239, 125, 22

HSL28°, 87%, 51%

HSV28°, 91%, 94%

CMYK0, 48, 91, 6

Decimal15695126

CSS RGBrgb(239, 125, 22)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 87%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Startling 2016-10

ΔE 2.7 · #F57D1C

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 3.2 · #ED760E

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 3.6 · #F97F1E

Behr

Amber Glow 280B-6

ΔE 3.7 · #F8871E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 5.3 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 5.7 · #FF8D28

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 7.5 · #F88F21

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 8.6 · #EC892A

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 8.9 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 10.5 · #FF963A

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 10.6 · #FF7700

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 14.5 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 14.6 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 21.3 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 28.4 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#EF7D16

#1589EF

Analogous

#EF151D

#EF7D16

#EFE815

Triadic

#EF7D16

#15EF7B

#7B15EF

Split-Complementary

#EF7D16

#15EFE8

#151DEF

Tetradic

#EF7D16

#1DEF15

#1589EF

#E815EF

Monochromatic

#643207

#AC560C

#EF7D16

#F4A35D

#F9CCA4

Rectangle

#EF7D16

#89EF15

#1589EF

#7B15EF

Compound

#EF7D16

#EFE815

#1589EF

#151DEF

Variations

Lighter

#F29544

#EBB07D

#EED1B9

Darker

#C76209

#8C4303

#532700

Saturation

#A38061

#EF7B15

#F77A0D

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF7D16

#BEAC00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF7D16

#999933

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF7D16

#EF7885

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Retro Nectarine 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

#F38A2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF7D16

Daylight 5500K

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

#E08F50

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1D74C0

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: #EF7D16;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF7D16;

CSS Variable

--color-retro-nectarine: #EF7D16;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro-nectarine': '#EF7D16' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF7D16] text-[#EF7D16]

SCSS

$retro-nectarine: #EF7D16;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF7D16?

#EF7D16 is Retro Nectarine, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EF7D16 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Retro Nectarine?

Retro Nectarine 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 Retro Nectarine?

Retro Nectarine 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 Retro Nectarine?

You can download Retro Nectarine 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 Retro Nectarine?

The hex code is #EF7D16. In RGB it's 239, 125, 22, and in HSL it's 28°, 87%, 51%.

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