ORANGES

Orange

#EFA36C

RGB 239, 163, 108 · HSL 25°, 80%, 68% · CMYK 0, 32, 55, 6

Orange is #EFA36C in HEX — rgb(239, 163, 108), hsl(25°, 80%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 55%, 6%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 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#EFA36C

RGB239, 163, 108

HSL25°, 80%, 68%

HSV25°, 55%, 94%

CMYK0, 32, 55, 6

Decimal15704940

CSS RGBrgb(239, 163, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 80%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Curry M230-5

ΔE 2.5 · #EE9E6A

Valspar

Orange Nut 2004-1C

ΔE 3.3 · #F6A370

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 3.7 · #FAAC72

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 3.9 · #F3AC76

Benjamin Moore

Orange 124

ΔE 4.4 · #EEA869

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 4.7 · #F7A879

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 4.7 · #F2AC78

Vista Paint

Moroccan Spice K-602

ΔE 4.9 · #F5A779

Dulux

Bloom S09H5

ΔE 4.9 · #FFAA75

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 5 · #F2AE73

Dunn-Edwards

Market Melon DE5199

ΔE 6 · #FBB377

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 6.1 · #FAA06D

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 8.9 · #FCBA7D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 9.9 · #F0B67E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.9 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 18.6 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#EFA36C

#6CB8EF

Analogous

#EF6C77

#EFA36C

#EFE46C

Triadic

#EFA36C

#6CEFA3

#A36CEF

Split-Complementary

#EFA36C

#6CEFE4

#6C77EF

Tetradic

#EFA36C

#77EF6C

#6CB8EF

#E46CEF

Monochromatic

#AE5413

#E77727

#EFA36C

#F6CEB1

#FCF1E8

Rectangle

#EFA36C

#B8EF6C

#6CB8EF

#A36CEF

Compound

#EFA36C

#EFE46C

#6CB8EF

#6C77EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2B589

#EFC8AD

#F2E0D2

Darker

#EC7A29

#B3510B

#6B2F04

Saturation

#C1AA9A

#EFA36C

#F7A164

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFA36C

#CDBE6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFA36C

#B3B375

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFA36C

#EF9EA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#F3A76C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFA36C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0AC90

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.

#4AA0DD

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: #EFA36C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFA36C;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #EFA36C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#EFA36C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFA36C] text-[#EFA36C]

SCSS

$orange: #EFA36C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFA36C?

#EFA36C is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFA36C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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?

Orange 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?

You can download Orange 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?

The hex code is #EFA36C. In RGB it's 239, 163, 108, and in HSL it's 25°, 80%, 68%.

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