ORANGES

Desert Field

#EFCDB8

RGB 239, 205, 184 · HSL 23°, 63%, 83% · CMYK 0, 14, 23, 6

Desert Field is #EFCDB8 in HEX — rgb(239, 205, 184), hsl(23°, 63%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 23%, 6%).

Desert Field pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 63%, 83%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EFCDB8

RGB239, 205, 184

HSL23°, 63%, 83%

HSV23°, 23%, 94%

CMYK0, 14, 23, 6

Decimal15715768

CSS RGBrgb(239, 205, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 63%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clamshell 260E-2

ΔE 1.4 · #F0D0BC

Vista Paint

Tangier Tan K-1078

ΔE 1.5 · #F1CCB9

Sherwin-Williams

Aristocrat Peach SW0027

ΔE 1.6 · #ECCEB9

Benjamin Moore

Melon 101

ΔE 1.7 · #F1CFB7

PPG

Scotchtone 1069-2

ΔE 1.7 · #EBCCB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Woodstock Rose historic-woodstock-rose

ΔE 1.8 · #E9CAB6

Kilz

Gossamer Peach LB150-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F2CCB9

Dunn-Edwards

Cashew Nut DE5261

ΔE 2.2 · #EDCCB3

Valspar

Special Peach 2004-6B

ΔE 2.2 · #ECC9B1

Dulux

Maiden's Blush S09G1

ΔE 2.4 · #F2D0BF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.9 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 4.8 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 7 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 9.5 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#EFCDB8

#B8DAEF

Analogous

#EFB8BF

#EFCDB8

#EFE9B8

Triadic

#EFCDB8

#B8EFCD

#CDB8EF

Split-Complementary

#EFCDB8

#B8EFE9

#B8BFEF

Tetradic

#EFCDB8

#BFEFB8

#B8DAEF

#E9B8EF

Monochromatic

#D3763C

#E1A17A

#EFCDB8

#FAF0EA

Rectangle

#EFCDB8

#DAEFB8

#B8DAEF

#CDB8EF

Compound

#EFCDB8

#EFE9B8

#B8DAEF

#B8BFEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D7C6

#F3E2D7

#F7EEE9

Darker

#E29C71

#C56224

#753813

Saturation

#DCD2CB

#EFCDB8

#F7CBB0

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFCDB8

#DFD8B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFCDB8

#D3D3BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFCDB8

#EFCBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Field 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

#F3C6A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFCDB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0CBC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#8CBDDC

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EFCDB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFCDB8;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-field: #EFCDB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-field': '#EFCDB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFCDB8] text-[#EFCDB8]

SCSS

$desert-field: #EFCDB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFCDB8?

#EFCDB8 is Desert Field, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFCDB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Field?

Desert Field 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 Desert Field?

Desert Field 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 Desert Field?

You can download Desert Field 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 Desert Field?

The hex code is #EFCDB8. In RGB it's 239, 205, 184, and in HSL it's 23°, 63%, 83%.

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