ORANGES

Ridgeback

#EF985C

RGB 239, 152, 92 · HSL 24°, 82%, 65% · CMYK 0, 36, 62, 6

Ridgeback is #EF985C in HEX — rgb(239, 152, 92), hsl(24°, 82%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 62%, 6%).

Ridgeback pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 82%, 65%. 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#EF985C

RGB239, 152, 92

HSL24°, 82%, 65%

HSV24°, 62%, 94%

CMYK0, 36, 62, 6

Decimal15702108

CSS RGBrgb(239, 152, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 82%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brushed Orange 2007-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #F29C5E

Behr

Adventure Orange 270D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #F29656

Dunn-Edwards

Yams DE5200

ΔE 3.7 · #EB9552

Vista Paint

Cimarron Trail K-601

ΔE 4.1 · #EB905B

Benjamin Moore

Party 139

ΔE 4.5 · #FDA468

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 4.6 · #E6955F

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 4.7 · #F09056

Dulux

Baby Melon S09H6

ΔE 5.2 · #FF9F68

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 5.7 · #E89952

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 5.7 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7 · #D88950

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 10 · #CF8744

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.4 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.2 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 16.7 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#EF985C

#5DB4EF

Analogous

#EF5D6B

#EF985C

#EFE05D

Triadic

#EF985C

#5DEF97

#975DEF

Split-Complementary

#EF985C

#5DEFE0

#5D6BEF

Tetradic

#EF985C

#6BEF5D

#5DB4EF

#E05DEF

Monochromatic

#A24B10

#E86B17

#EF985C

#F6C4A2

#FDF0E8

Rectangle

#EF985C

#B4EF5D

#5DB4EF

#975DEF

Compound

#EF985C

#EFE05D

#5DB4EF

#5D6BEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AC7D

#EFC2A4

#F2DCCE

Darker

#EE701B

#AD4B09

#672B03

Saturation

#BCA190

#EF975D

#F79655

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF985C

#C9B859

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF985C

#ABAB66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF985C

#EF939C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ridgeback 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

#F39F60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF985C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A484

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.

#3D9DDC

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: #EF985C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF985C;

CSS Variable

--color-ridgeback: #EF985C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ridgeback': '#EF985C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF985C] text-[#EF985C]

SCSS

$ridgeback: #EF985C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF985C?

#EF985C is Ridgeback, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EF985C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ridgeback?

Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback?

Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback?

You can download Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback?

The hex code is #EF985C. In RGB it's 239, 152, 92, and in HSL it's 24°, 82%, 65%.

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