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Capricious

#EFD6AC

RGB 239, 214, 172 · HSL 38°, 68%, 81% · CMYK 0, 10, 28, 6

Capricious is #EFD6AC in HEX — rgb(239, 214, 172), hsl(38°, 68%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 6%).

Capricious pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 68%, 81%. 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#EFD6AC

RGB239, 214, 172

HSL38°, 68%, 81%

HSV38°, 28%, 94%

CMYK0, 10, 28, 6

Decimal15718060

CSS RGBrgb(239, 214, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 68%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Key 192

ΔE 0.7 · #EED6AD

Behr

Champagne Wishes M280-3

ΔE 0.9 · #F2D8AE

Vista Paint

Skin Light K-997

ΔE 1.1 · #ECD3A9

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

ΔE 1.1 · #EFD7AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Coin Purse 896

ΔE 1.5 · #EFD3AA

Sherwin-Williams

Captivating Cream SW6659

ΔE 1.8 · #F4D9B1

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.8 · #EAD2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Sand DE5324

ΔE 1.9 · #F1D5AE

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.5 · #EACFA6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.8 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.4 · #F3D3AD

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.6 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#EFD6AC

#AEC6EF

Analogous

#EFB6AE

#EFD6AC

#E7EFAE

Triadic

#EFD6AC

#AEEFD7

#D7AEEF

Split-Complementary

#EFD6AC

#AEE7EF

#B6AEEF

Tetradic

#EFD6AC

#AEEFB6

#AEC6EF

#EFAEE7

Monochromatic

#D7992D

#E3B86D

#EFD6AC

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#EFD6AC

#C6EFAE

#AEC6EF

#D7AEEF

Compound

#EFD6AC

#E7EFAE

#AEC6EF

#B6AEEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3DFBE

#F3E6D1

#F6F0E6

Darker

#E5B665

#C7881D

#76500E

Saturation

#D8D1C5

#EFD7AE

#F7D9A6

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFD6AC

#E6DCAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFD6AC

#DBDBB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFD6AC

#F1D1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Capricious 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

#F3CD9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFD6AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D2C0

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.

#82A3DD

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: #EFD6AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFD6AC;

CSS Variable

--color-capricious: #EFD6AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capricious': '#EFD6AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFD6AC] text-[#EFD6AC]

SCSS

$capricious: #EFD6AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFD6AC?

#EFD6AC is Capricious, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFD6AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Capricious?

Capricious 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 Capricious?

Capricious 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 Capricious?

You can download Capricious 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 Capricious?

The hex code is #EFD6AC. In RGB it's 239, 214, 172, and in HSL it's 38°, 68%, 81%.

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