ORANGES

Waves Of Grain

#EFD7AB

RGB 239, 215, 171 · HSL 39°, 68%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 28, 6

Waves Of Grain is #EFD7AB in HEX — rgb(239, 215, 171), hsl(39°, 68%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 6%).

Waves Of Grain pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 68%, 80%. 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#EFD7AB

RGB239, 215, 171

HSL39°, 68%, 80%

HSV39°, 28%, 94%

CMYK0, 10, 28, 6

Decimal15718315

CSS RGBrgb(239, 215, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 68%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

Exact match

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 1.1 · #EFD6AC

Behr

Champagne Wishes M280-3

ΔE 1.4 · #F2D8AE

Benjamin Moore

Key 192

ΔE 1.5 · #EED6AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Canyon Sand 917

ΔE 1.6 · #F2D6AA

Vista Paint

Skin Light K-997

ΔE 1.7 · #ECD3A9

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 1.8 · #E9D4A9

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 2 · #F3DBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Captivating Cream SW6659

ΔE 2.5 · #F4D9B1

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 2.7 · #EAD1A2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 3.9 · #F6DFAD

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 4.3 · #E9D19E

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 5 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.7 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#EFD7AB

#A9C2EF

Analogous

#EFB4A9

#EFD7AB

#E4EFA9

Triadic

#EFD7AB

#A9EFD6

#D6A9EF

Split-Complementary

#EFD7AB

#A9E4EF

#B4A9EF

Tetradic

#EFD7AB

#A9EFB4

#A9C2EF

#EFA9E4

Monochromatic

#D69A29

#E2B869

#EFD7AB

#FBF5EA

Rectangle

#EFD7AB

#C2EFA9

#A9C2EF

#D6A9EF

Compound

#EFD7AB

#E4EFA9

#A9C2EF

#B4A9EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2DFBA

#F2E6CF

#F6F0E5

Darker

#E5B762

#C4891C

#74510E

Saturation

#D6CFC2

#EFD6A9

#F7D9A1

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFD7AB

#E7DCAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFD7AB

#DBDBB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFD7AB

#F1D1D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Waves Of Grain 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

#F3CE9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFD7AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D3C0

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7E9FDD

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 · 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 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: #EFD7AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFD7AB;

CSS Variable

--color-waves-of-grain: #EFD7AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waves-of-grain': '#EFD7AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFD7AB] text-[#EFD7AB]

SCSS

$waves-of-grain: #EFD7AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFD7AB?

#EFD7AB is Waves Of Grain, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFD7AB warm or cool?

Waves Of Grain reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Waves Of Grain?

Waves Of Grain 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 Waves Of Grain?

Waves Of Grain 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 Waves Of Grain?

You can download Waves Of Grain 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 Waves Of Grain?

The hex code is #EFD7AB. In RGB it's 239, 215, 171, and in HSL it's 39°, 68%, 80%.

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