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Physalis

#EF9548

RGB 239, 149, 72 · HSL 28°, 84%, 61% · CMYK 0, 38, 70, 6

Physalis is #EF9548 in HEX — rgb(239, 149, 72), hsl(28°, 84%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 70%, 6%).

Physalis pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 84%, 61%. 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#EF9548

RGB239, 149, 72

HSL28°, 84%, 61%

HSV28°, 70%, 94%

CMYK0, 38, 70, 6

Decimal15701320

CSS RGBrgb(239, 149, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 84%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Carmelized Orange 1197-7

ΔE 2.4 · #EF924A

Valspar

Orange Ochre 2010-1

ΔE 2.8 · #F39C4E

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 3.4 · #FA9B51

Benjamin Moore

New 133

ΔE 3.8 · #F89648

Behr

Apple Crisp 290D-5

ΔE 3.9 · #E4913F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocktail Hour 976

ΔE 4.7 · #FD9A52

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 4.7 · #EA8A42

Dulux

Exotic Flower S10H7

ΔE 5.3 · #FF9C4C

Dunn-Edwards

Yams DE5200

ΔE 5.5 · #EB9552

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 6.9 · #F4A045

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 8.8 · #DF892A

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12.1 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 12.4 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.6 · #F4AF5B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 15.6 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 22 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#EF9548

#48A1EF

Analogous

#EF484E

#EF9548

#EFEA48

Triadic

#EF9548

#48EF96

#9648EF

Split-Complementary

#EF9548

#48EFEA

#484EEF

Tetradic

#EF9548

#4EEF48

#48A1EF

#EA48EF

Monochromatic

#914B0D

#D86F13

#EF9548

#F5BE8E

#FBE7D5

Rectangle

#EF9548

#A1EF48

#48A1EF

#9648EF

Compound

#EF9548

#EFEA48

#48A1EF

#484EEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AB6D

#EEC099

#F1DBC8

Darker

#EA750F

#A55007

#622F02

Saturation

#B59A82

#EF9648

#F79540

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF9548

#C8B643

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF9548

#A9A957

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF9548

#EF8F99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Physalis 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

#F39C51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF9548

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A175

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#2D8ADC

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: #EF9548;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF9548;

CSS Variable

--color-physalis: #EF9548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'physalis': '#EF9548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF9548] text-[#EF9548]

SCSS

$physalis: #EF9548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9548?

#EF9548 is Physalis, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EF9548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Physalis?

Physalis 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 Physalis?

Physalis 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 Physalis?

You can download Physalis 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 Physalis?

The hex code is #EF9548. In RGB it's 239, 149, 72, and in HSL it's 28°, 84%, 61%.

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