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Polenta

#EFC47F

RGB 239, 196, 127 · HSL 37°, 78%, 72% · CMYK 0, 18, 47, 6

Polenta is #EFC47F in HEX — rgb(239, 196, 127), hsl(37°, 78%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 47%, 6%).

Polenta pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 78%, 72%. 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#EFC47F

RGB239, 196, 127

HSL37°, 78%, 72%

HSV37°, 47%, 94%

CMYK0, 18, 47, 6

Decimal15713407

CSS RGBrgb(239, 196, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 78%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

York 2154-40

ΔE 1.2 · #EBC27D

Dulux

Pale Sunshine S13G4

ΔE 1.3 · #F2C480

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 1.5 · #F3C683

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 1.6 · #F2C784

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 1.7 · #ECC481

Vista Paint

Sunset in Italy C-910

ΔE 2 · #EFC483

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #F4C77F

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 2.4 · #E7BF7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 2.4 · #F2CA83

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

ΔE 2.6 · #E7C17B

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 4.5 · #EFC488

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5 · #F2CF86

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5.2 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.7 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.4 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#EFC47F

#80ABEF

Analogous

#EF8D80

#EFC47F

#E2EF80

Triadic

#EFC47F

#80EFC5

#C580EF

Split-Complementary

#EFC47F

#80E2EF

#8D80EF

Tetradic

#EFC47F

#80EF8D

#80ABEF

#EF80E2

Monochromatic

#BF7F18

#E7A53C

#EFC47F

#F8E4C4

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#EFC47F

#ABEF80

#80ABEF

#C580EF

Compound

#EFC47F

#E2EF80

#80ABEF

#8D80EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D099

#F1DBB8

#F4E9D8

Darker

#EBA83A

#BC790E

#6F4706

Saturation

#C8BBA7

#EFC580

#F7C678

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC47F

#DFCF7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC47F

#CCCC8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC47F

#F1BCC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Polenta 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

#F3C07A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC47F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C59F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#5A8DDE

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: #EFC47F;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC47F;

CSS Variable

--color-polenta: #EFC47F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polenta': '#EFC47F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC47F] text-[#EFC47F]

SCSS

$polenta: #EFC47F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC47F?

#EFC47F is Polenta, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC47F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Polenta?

Polenta 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 Polenta?

Polenta 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 Polenta?

You can download Polenta 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 Polenta?

The hex code is #EFC47F. In RGB it's 239, 196, 127, and in HSL it's 37°, 78%, 72%.

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