ORANGES

Surprise Amber

#EFB57A

RGB 239, 181, 122 · HSL 30°, 79%, 71% · CMYK 0, 24, 49, 6

Surprise Amber is #EFB57A in HEX — rgb(239, 181, 122), hsl(30°, 79%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 49%, 6%).

Surprise Amber pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 79%, 71%. 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#EFB57A

RGB239, 181, 122

HSL30°, 79%, 71%

HSV30°, 49%, 94%

CMYK0, 24, 49, 6

Decimal15709562

CSS RGBrgb(239, 181, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 79%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Surprise Amber SW6654

Exact match

Valspar

Honey Tea 2008-4A

ΔE 0.6 · #EEB47A

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 1.6 · #F0B67E

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 1.8 · #F0B87A

Dunn-Edwards

Yucatan DE5269

ΔE 2.8 · #E9AF78

Kilz

Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02

ΔE 3.2 · #E7B479

Benjamin Moore

Seville 131

ΔE 3.2 · #FABC81

Behr

Terra Sol QE-20

ΔE 3.7 · #E7B37C

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 4.1 · #F2B985

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 4.3 · #EAB781

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FCBA7D

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 4.8 · #E5A96B

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 5.2 · #E2AC78

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 10 · #DCB771

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.4 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EFB57A

#7BB5EF

Analogous

#EF7B7B

#EFB57A

#EFEF7B

Triadic

#EFB57A

#7BEFB5

#B57BEF

Split-Complementary

#EFB57A

#7BEFEF

#7B7BEF

Tetradic

#EFB57A

#7BEF7B

#7BB5EF

#EF7BEF

Monochromatic

#BB6916

#E78F36

#EFB57A

#F8DBBF

#FCF2E8

Rectangle

#EFB57A

#B5EF7B

#7BB5EF

#B57BEF

Compound

#EFB57A

#EFEF7B

#7BB5EF

#7B7BEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3C495

#F0D3B5

#F3E5D7

Darker

#EC9135

#BA640D

#6F3A05

Saturation

#C7B5A4

#EFB57B

#F7B573

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFB57A

#D6C879

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFB57A

#C1C184

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFB57A

#F0AFB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Surprise Amber 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

#F3B477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFB57A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B99B

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.

#569ADE

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: #EFB57A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFB57A;

CSS Variable

--color-surprise-amber: #EFB57A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surprise-amber': '#EFB57A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFB57A] text-[#EFB57A]

SCSS

$surprise-amber: #EFB57A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFB57A?

#EFB57A is Surprise Amber, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFB57A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surprise Amber?

Surprise Amber 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 Surprise Amber?

Surprise Amber 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 Surprise Amber?

You can download Surprise Amber 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 Surprise Amber?

The hex code is #EFB57A. In RGB it's 239, 181, 122, and in HSL it's 30°, 79%, 71%.

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