ORANGES

Oktoberfest

#EFCB96

RGB 239, 203, 150 · HSL 36°, 74%, 76% · CMYK 0, 15, 37, 6

Oktoberfest is #EFCB96 in HEX — rgb(239, 203, 150), hsl(36°, 74%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 6%).

Oktoberfest pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 74%, 76%. 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#EFCB96

RGB239, 203, 150

HSL36°, 74%, 76%

HSV36°, 37%, 94%

CMYK0, 15, 37, 6

Decimal15715222

CSS RGBrgb(239, 203, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 74%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ambitious Amber SW6366

ΔE 0.6 · #F0CB97

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 0.9 · #EECC96

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 1.3 · #EBC995

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 1.3 · #EFCD96

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 1.7 · #EDCC99

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 2.1 · #F4D09D

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

ΔE 2.4 · #F5CE96

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 2.6 · #ECCE98

Kilz

Banana Shake LD260-01

ΔE 2.6 · #F0C990

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 2.9 · #E5C590

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 3.2 · #EED09D

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.6 · #F9D09F

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.2 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.3 · #E9D095

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#EFCB96

#95B9EF

Analogous

#EF9E95

#EFCB96

#E6EF95

Triadic

#EFCB96

#95EFCB

#CB95EF

Split-Complementary

#EFCB96

#95E6EF

#9E95EF

Tetradic

#EFCB96

#95EF9E

#95B9EF

#EF95E6

Monochromatic

#CC871E

#E5AA52

#EFCB96

#F9EBD7

#FCF4E9

Rectangle

#EFCB96

#B9EF95

#95B9EF

#CB95EF

Compound

#EFCB96

#E6EF95

#95B9EF

#9E95EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D5AA

#F1DFC3

#F5ECDE

Darker

#E9AB4D

#C17C14

#734909

Saturation

#CFC5B4

#EFCB95

#F7CC8D

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFCB96

#E1D496

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFCB96

#D2D29E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFCB96

#F1C5CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oktoberfest 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

#F3C58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFCB96

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0CAB0

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.

#6C99DE

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: #EFCB96;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFCB96;

CSS Variable

--color-oktoberfest: #EFCB96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oktoberfest': '#EFCB96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFCB96] text-[#EFCB96]

SCSS

$oktoberfest: #EFCB96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFCB96?

#EFCB96 is Oktoberfest, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFCB96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest 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 Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest 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 Oktoberfest?

You can download Oktoberfest 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 Oktoberfest?

The hex code is #EFCB96. In RGB it's 239, 203, 150, and in HSL it's 36°, 74%, 76%.

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