ORANGES

Ivory White

#EFAE52

RGB 239, 174, 82 · HSL 35°, 83%, 63% · CMYK 0, 27, 66, 6

Ivory White is #EFAE52 in HEX — rgb(239, 174, 82), hsl(35°, 83%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 66%, 6%).

Ivory White pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 83%, 63%. 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#EFAE52

RGB239, 174, 82

HSL35°, 83%, 63%

HSV35°, 66%, 94%

CMYK0, 27, 66, 6

Decimal15707730

CSS RGBrgb(239, 174, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 83%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

Exact match

Valspar

Afternoon Tea 3002-3B

ΔE 3.2 · #F4B65B

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Brass DE5285

ΔE 3.3 · #ECAE58

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 3.4 · #EFA94A

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #E4A94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 3.8 · #F4AF5B

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 4.4 · #E1A84B

Dulux

Crunch S12H6

ΔE 4.5 · #F2B45F

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 175

ΔE 4.7 · #E0A44B

Sherwin-Williams

Brittlebush SW6684

ΔE 4.9 · #EAAE47

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

ΔE 5.9 · #E2AE4D

Vista Paint

Lemon Poppy C-926

ΔE 6.2 · #E1AD53

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 6.5 · #FFB953

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 7.6 · #FCC266

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.5 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#EFAE52

#5294EF

Analogous

#EF5F52

#EFAE52

#E2EF52

Triadic

#EFAE52

#52EFAE

#AE52EF

Split-Complementary

#EFAE52

#52E2EF

#5F52EF

Tetradic

#EFAE52

#52EF5F

#5294EF

#EF52E2

Monochromatic

#9A600E

#E08B15

#EFAE52

#F5CF98

#FCF0DE

Rectangle

#EFAE52

#94EF52

#5294EF

#AE52EF

Compound

#EFAE52

#E2EF52

#5294EF

#5F52EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2BE75

#EECD9E

#F1E1CB

Darker

#EF9312

#A96608

#643C02

Saturation

#B8A589

#EFAE52

#F7AF4A

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFAE52

#D5C250

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFAE52

#BBBB64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFAE52

#F1A5AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ivory White 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

#F3AF59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFAE52

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B47D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#357BDC

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: #EFAE52;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFAE52;

CSS Variable

--color-ivory-white: #EFAE52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivory-white': '#EFAE52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFAE52] text-[#EFAE52]

SCSS

$ivory-white: #EFAE52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFAE52?

#EFAE52 is Ivory White, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFAE52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivory White?

Ivory White 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 Ivory White?

Ivory White 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 Ivory White?

You can download Ivory White 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 Ivory White?

The hex code is #EFAE52. In RGB it's 239, 174, 82, and in HSL it's 35°, 83%, 63%.

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