ORANGES

Orange Pecan

#EF9A6D

RGB 239, 154, 109 · HSL 21°, 80%, 68% · CMYK 0, 36, 54, 6

Orange Pecan is #EF9A6D in HEX — rgb(239, 154, 109), hsl(21°, 80%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 54%, 6%).

Orange Pecan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 80%, 68%. 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#EF9A6D

RGB239, 154, 109

HSL21°, 80%, 68%

HSV21°, 54%, 94%

CMYK0, 36, 54, 6

Decimal15702637

CSS RGBrgb(239, 154, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 80%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Pecan 2003-1B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pumpkin Hue C-1023

ΔE 3.3 · #F3A275

PPG

Copper River 1196-5

ΔE 3.6 · #F7A270

Behr

Sweet Curry M230-5

ΔE 3.8 · #EE9E6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 3.9 · #F6A379

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 4.4 · #EA936E

Sherwin-Williams

Inventive Orange SW6633

ΔE 4.4 · #E89D6F

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 4.6 · #FAA06D

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 4.7 · #E58F68

Benjamin Moore

Butterfly 090

ΔE 4.8 · #FDA675

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.4 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.1 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 8.7 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 14.2 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.2 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.3 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#EF9A6D

#6CC1EF

Analogous

#EF6C80

#EF9A6D

#EFDB6C

Triadic

#EF9A6D

#6CEF9A

#9A6CEF

Split-Complementary

#EF9A6D

#6CEFDB

#6C80EF

Tetradic

#EF9A6D

#80EF6C

#6CC1EF

#DB6CEF

Monochromatic

#AE4A13

#E76A27

#EF9A6D

#F6C9B1

#FCEFE8

Rectangle

#EF9A6D

#C1EF6C

#6CC1EF

#9A6CEF

Compound

#EF9A6D

#EFDB6C

#6CC1EF

#6C80EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AE89

#EFC4AD

#F2DED2

Darker

#EC6D29

#B3460B

#6B2804

Saturation

#C1A89A

#EF9A6C

#F79764

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF9A6D

#C9BA6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF9A6D

#ACAC74

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF9A6D

#EF969F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Pecan 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

#F3A06D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF9A6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A591

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.

#4AA9DD

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: #EF9A6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF9A6D;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-pecan: #EF9A6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-pecan': '#EF9A6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF9A6D] text-[#EF9A6D]

SCSS

$orange-pecan: #EF9A6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9A6D?

#EF9A6D is Orange Pecan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EF9A6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Pecan?

Orange Pecan 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 Orange Pecan?

Orange Pecan 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 Orange Pecan?

You can download Orange Pecan 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 Orange Pecan?

The hex code is #EF9A6D. In RGB it's 239, 154, 109, and in HSL it's 21°, 80%, 68%.

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