ORANGES

Handmade

#EFD8B3

RGB 239, 216, 179 · HSL 37°, 65%, 82% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 6

Handmade is #EFD8B3 in HEX — rgb(239, 216, 179), hsl(37°, 65%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 6%).

Handmade pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 65%, 82%. 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#EFD8B3

RGB239, 216, 179

HSL37°, 65%, 82%

HSV37°, 25%, 94%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 6

Decimal15718579

CSS RGBrgb(239, 216, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 65%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Handmade AF-325

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Buff SW7684

ΔE 0.7 · #EDD6B1

PPG

Chai Tea Latte 1089-3

ΔE 0.7 · #EFD7B3

Behr

Hummus PPU6-11

ΔE 1.1 · #EED7B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Syrup 881

ΔE 1.6 · #EBD8B3

Vista Paint

Nothing Less C-874

ΔE 2 · #F1DDB7

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2 · #EFDBB3

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2 · #ECD8B6

Dulux

Pastry S12F1

ΔE 2.3 · #F7DCB7

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Sand DE5324

ΔE 2.5 · #F1D5AE

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 2.7 · #EAD2AA

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.3 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.9 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.1 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EFD8B3

#B3CAEF

Analogous

#EFBAB3

#EFD8B3

#E8EFB3

Triadic

#EFD8B3

#B3EFD8

#D8B3EF

Split-Complementary

#EFD8B3

#B3E8EF

#BAB3EF

Tetradic

#EFD8B3

#B3EFBA

#B3CAEF

#EFB3E8

Monochromatic

#D49735

#E2B874

#EFD8B3

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#EFD8B3

#CAEFB3

#B3CAEF

#D8B3EF

Compound

#EFD8B3

#E8EFB3

#B3CAEF

#BAB3EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2E0C2

#F3E7D4

#F6F1E8

Darker

#E3B56B

#C58621

#754F11

Saturation

#DAD3C8

#EFD8B3

#F7DAAB

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFD8B3

#E7DDB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFD8B3

#DCDCB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFD8B3

#F1D3D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Handmade 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

#F3CFA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFD8B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D4C6

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.

#87A8DC

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: #EFD8B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFD8B3;

CSS Variable

--color-handmade: #EFD8B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'handmade': '#EFD8B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFD8B3] text-[#EFD8B3]

SCSS

$handmade: #EFD8B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFD8B3?

#EFD8B3 is Handmade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFD8B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Handmade?

Handmade 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 Handmade?

Handmade 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 Handmade?

You can download Handmade 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 Handmade?

The hex code is #EFD8B3. In RGB it's 239, 216, 179, and in HSL it's 37°, 65%, 82%.

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