ORANGES

Peril’s Flames

#EF8B38

RGB 239, 139, 56 · HSL 27°, 85%, 58% · CMYK 0, 42, 77, 6

Peril’s Flames is #EF8B38 in HEX — rgb(239, 139, 56), hsl(27°, 85%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 77%, 6%).

Peril’s Flames pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 85%, 58%. 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#EF8B38

RGB239, 139, 56

HSL27°, 85%, 58%

HSV27°, 77%, 94%

CMYK0, 42, 77, 6

Decimal15698744

CSS RGBrgb(239, 139, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 85%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orange Serenade SB7C2

ΔE 1.3 · #F08E3A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 1.8 · #F38F3E

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 3.2 · #EC8430

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 3.4 · #EF913E

Benjamin Moore

Fruit 140

ΔE 3.4 · #F68D41

Behr

Autumn Orange 270B-6

ΔE 4 · #F58838

Vista Paint

Cheddar Cheese C-976

ΔE 4.2 · #F0853A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 4.8 · #F0843A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 5.6 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FF963A

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 7 · #FF9E4B

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 7.9 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 11.9 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 17.5 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 20.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.3 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#EF8B38

#399DEF

Analogous

#EF3942

#EF8B38

#EFE639

Triadic

#EF8B38

#39EF8B

#8B39EF

Split-Complementary

#EF8B38

#39EFE6

#3942EF

Tetradic

#EF8B38

#42EF39

#399DEF

#E639EF

Monochromatic

#84410B

#CB6410

#EF8B38

#F5B480

#FADEC6

Rectangle

#EF8B38

#9DEF39

#399DEF

#8B39EF

Compound

#EF8B38

#EFE639

#399DEF

#3942EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2A260

#EDBA90

#F0D7C3

Darker

#E06C0D

#9D4A05

#5E2B01

Saturation

#AF9179

#EF8B39

#F78A31

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF8B38

#C4B230

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF8B38

#A2A24A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF8B38

#EF8591

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peril’s Flames 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

#F39545

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF8B38

Daylight 5500K

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

#E09A69

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.

#2387D9

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: #EF8B38;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF8B38;

CSS Variable

--color-peril’s-flames: #EF8B38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peril’s-flames': '#EF8B38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF8B38] text-[#EF8B38]

SCSS

$peril’s-flames: #EF8B38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF8B38?

#EF8B38 is Peril’s Flames, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EF8B38 warm or cool?

Peril’s Flames reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Peril’s Flames?

Peril’s Flames 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 Peril’s Flames?

Peril’s Flames 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 Peril’s Flames?

You can download Peril’s Flames 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 Peril’s Flames?

The hex code is #EF8B38. In RGB it's 239, 139, 56, and in HSL it's 27°, 85%, 58%.

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