ORANGES

Bright Clove

#EFCF9B

RGB 239, 207, 155 · HSL 37°, 72%, 77% · CMYK 0, 13, 35, 6

Bright Clove is #EFCF9B in HEX — rgb(239, 207, 155), hsl(37°, 72%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 35%, 6%).

Bright Clove pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 72%, 77%. 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#EFCF9B

RGB239, 207, 155

HSL37°, 72%, 77%

HSV37°, 35%, 94%

CMYK0, 13, 35, 6

Decimal15716251

CSS RGBrgb(239, 207, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 72%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 1.1 · #EDCC99

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 1.1 · #EED09D

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 1.4 · #ECCE98

Sherwin-Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857

ΔE 1.6 · #EECF9E

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 1.7 · #EECC96

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 1.8 · #F4D09D

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2 · #EFCD96

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #EBC995

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 2.5 · #F5D5A3

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3 · #EFD5A1

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 3 · #EFCEA0

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 3.1 · #F9D6A0

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 3.4 · #F3CFA1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.4 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.7 · #E6D690

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

#EFCF9B

#9ABAEF

Analogous

#EFA49A

#EFCF9B

#E5EF9A

Triadic

#EFCF9B

#9AEFCE

#CE9AEF

Split-Complementary

#EFCF9B

#9AE5EF

#A49AEF

Tetradic

#EFCF9B

#9AEFA4

#9ABAEF

#EF9AE5

Monochromatic

#CE8C22

#E4AE58

#EFCF9B

#F9EEDC

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#EFCF9B

#BAEF9A

#9ABAEF

#CE9AEF

Compound

#EFCF9B

#E5EF9A

#9ABAEF

#A49AEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D8AE

#F1E1C6

#F5EDE0

Darker

#E7AE53

#C28016

#734B0B

Saturation

#D1C7B8

#EFCE9A

#F7D092

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

14.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFCF9B

#E3D79B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFCF9B

#D5D5A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFCF9B

#F1C9CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bright Clove 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

#F3C88F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFCF9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0CDB4

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.

#719ADD

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: #EFCF9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFCF9B;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-clove: #EFCF9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-clove': '#EFCF9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFCF9B] text-[#EFCF9B]

SCSS

$bright-clove: #EFCF9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFCF9B?

#EFCF9B is Bright Clove, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFCF9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Clove?

Bright Clove 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 Bright Clove?

Bright Clove 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 Bright Clove?

You can download Bright Clove 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 Bright Clove?

The hex code is #EFCF9B. In RGB it's 239, 207, 155, and in HSL it's 37°, 72%, 77%.

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