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Question Mark Block

#EF9A49

RGB 239, 154, 73 · HSL 29°, 84%, 61% · CMYK 0, 36, 69, 6

Question Mark Block is #EF9A49 in HEX — rgb(239, 154, 73), hsl(29°, 84%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 69%, 6%).

Question Mark Block pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 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#EF9A49

RGB239, 154, 73

HSL29°, 84%, 61%

HSV29°, 69%, 94%

CMYK0, 36, 69, 6

Decimal15702601

CSS RGBrgb(239, 154, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 84%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Ochre 2010-1

ΔE 1.7 · #F39C4E

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 2.7 · #ED9B44

Behr

Apple Crisp 290D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #E4913F

Benjamin Moore

Fruity 147

ΔE 4.3 · #FA9E49

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Peach DE5236

ΔE 4.5 · #E6994C

Dulux

Golden Koi S11G7

ΔE 4.6 · #E99E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 4.7 · #F4A045

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 4.9 · #FA9B51

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 6 · #E89952

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 7.1 · #FA9B40

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 8.9 · #DF892A

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.2 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.2 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 14 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.4 · #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

#EF9A49

#489EEF

Analogous

#EF484B

#EF9A49

#EFEC48

Triadic

#EF9A49

#48EF99

#9948EF

Split-Complementary

#EF9A49

#48EFEC

#484BEF

Tetradic

#EF9A49

#4BEF48

#489EEF

#EC48EF

Monochromatic

#914D0D

#D87213

#EF9A49

#F5C08E

#FBE7D5

Rectangle

#EF9A49

#9EEF48

#489EEF

#9948EF

Compound

#EF9A49

#EFEC48

#489EEF

#484BEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AD6D

#EEC299

#F1DCC8

Darker

#EA790F

#A55307

#623002

Saturation

#B59B82

#EF9948

#F79940

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF9A49

#CAB945

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF9A49

#ACAC59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF9A49

#F0939E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Question Mark Block 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

#F3A052

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF9A49

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A576

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.

#2D87DC

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: #EF9A49;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF9A49;

CSS Variable

--color-question-mark-block: #EF9A49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'question-mark-block': '#EF9A49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF9A49] text-[#EF9A49]

SCSS

$question-mark-block: #EF9A49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9A49?

#EF9A49 is Question Mark Block, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EF9A49 warm or cool?

Question Mark Block reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Question Mark Block?

Question Mark Block 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 Question Mark Block?

Question Mark Block 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 Question Mark Block?

You can download Question Mark Block 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 Question Mark Block?

The hex code is #EF9A49. In RGB it's 239, 154, 73, and in HSL it's 29°, 84%, 61%.

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