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Desert Mesa

#EFCFBC

RGB 239, 207, 188 · HSL 22°, 61%, 84% · CMYK 0, 13, 21, 6

Desert Mesa is #EFCFBC in HEX — rgb(239, 207, 188), hsl(22°, 61%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 21%, 6%).

Desert Mesa pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 61%, 84%. 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#EFCFBC

RGB239, 207, 188

HSL22°, 61%, 84%

HSV22°, 21%, 94%

CMYK0, 13, 21, 6

Decimal15716284

CSS RGBrgb(239, 207, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 61%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clamshell 260E-2

ΔE 0.6 · #F0D0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Here Comes The Sun 34

ΔE 0.8 · #F1D0BE

Vista Paint

Here Comes the Sun C-33

ΔE 0.9 · #F0D1BD

PPG

Scotchtone 1069-2

ΔE 1.2 · #EBCCB9

Sherwin-Williams

Peach Fuzz SW6344

ΔE 1.3 · #ECCFBB

Dulux

Maiden's Blush S09G1

ΔE 1.4 · #F2D0BF

Benjamin Moore

Golden 100

ΔE 2.3 · #F2D5C1

Dunn-Edwards

English Scone DE6108

ΔE 2.4 · #E9CFBB

Kilz

Gossamer Peach LB150-01

ΔE 2.5 · #F2CCB9

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3 · #F4D0C2

Valspar

Coral Peach 2005-4B

ΔE 3 · #F8D1BE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 4.1 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 5.8 · #F4D9CE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 9 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#EFCFBC

#BDDDEF

Analogous

#EFBDC4

#EFCFBC

#EFE8BD

Triadic

#EFCFBC

#BDEFD0

#D0BDEF

Split-Complementary

#EFCFBC

#BDEFE8

#BDC4EF

Tetradic

#EFCFBC

#C4EFBD

#BDDDEF

#E8BDEF

Monochromatic

#D17742

#E0A380

#EFCFBC

#FAF0EA

Rectangle

#EFCFBC

#DDEFBD

#BDDDEF

#D0BDEF

Compound

#EFCFBC

#EFE8BD

#BDDDEF

#BDC4EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D9CA

#F3E3DA

#F7EFEB

Darker

#E19D76

#C56127

#753814

Saturation

#DED4CF

#EFD0BD

#F7CDB5

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFCFBC

#E0D9BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFCFBC

#D5D5BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFCFBC

#EFCDD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Mesa 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

#F3C8A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFCFBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0CDCC

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.

#90C0DC

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: #EFCFBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFCFBC;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-mesa: #EFCFBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-mesa': '#EFCFBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFCFBC] text-[#EFCFBC]

SCSS

$desert-mesa: #EFCFBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFCFBC?

#EFCFBC is Desert Mesa, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFCFBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Mesa?

Desert Mesa 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 Mesa?

Desert Mesa 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 Mesa?

You can download Desert Mesa 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 Mesa?

The hex code is #EFCFBC. In RGB it's 239, 207, 188, and in HSL it's 22°, 61%, 84%.

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