ORANGES

Alchemy

#EFD8B8

RGB 239, 216, 184 · HSL 35°, 63%, 83% · CMYK 0, 10, 23, 6

Alchemy is #EFD8B8 in HEX — rgb(239, 216, 184), hsl(35°, 63%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 23%, 6%).

Alchemy pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 63%, 83%. 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#EFD8B8

RGB239, 216, 184

HSL35°, 63%, 83%

HSV35°, 23%, 94%

CMYK0, 10, 23, 6

Decimal15718584

CSS RGBrgb(239, 216, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 63%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Alchemy C-250

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Alchemy 251

ΔE 0.7 · #EFD7B8

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 1 · #EED9BA

Valspar

Soft Candlelight 3005-6C

ΔE 1.1 · #EFDABB

Benjamin Moore

Hilton 1107

ΔE 1.3 · #EBD7B7

Behr

White Bean Hummus S290-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EBD5B6

Sherwin-Williams

Cachet Cream SW6365

ΔE 1.4 · #F3D9BA

Dulux

Porcelain Pink S11F1

ΔE 1.5 · #EBD6B8

PPG

Sugared Pears 1088-3

ΔE 1.5 · #EBD5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Champagne DEC723

ΔE 2.3 · #F3DEBC

Kilz

Bagel Dough LD170-01

ΔE 2.3 · #EED3B2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.2 · #EFDBB3

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.3 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5.6 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.1 · #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

#EFD8B8

#B8CFEF

Analogous

#EFBDB8

#EFD8B8

#EAEFB8

Triadic

#EFD8B8

#B8EFD8

#D8B8EF

Split-Complementary

#EFD8B8

#B8EAEF

#BDB8EF

Tetradic

#EFD8B8

#B8EFBD

#B8CFEF

#EFB8EA

Monochromatic

#D3943C

#E1B67A

#EFD8B8

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#EFD8B8

#CFEFB8

#B8CFEF

#D8B8EF

Compound

#EFD8B8

#EAEFB8

#B8CFEF

#BDB8EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2E0C6

#F3E7D7

#F7F1E9

Darker

#E2B371

#C58224

#754C13

Saturation

#DCD5CB

#EFD8B8

#F7DAB0

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFD8B8

#E6DEB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFD8B8

#DCDCBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFD8B8

#F0D4D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alchemy 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

#F3CFA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFD8B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D4C9

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.

#8CADDC

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: #EFD8B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFD8B8;

CSS Variable

--color-alchemy: #EFD8B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alchemy': '#EFD8B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFD8B8] text-[#EFD8B8]

SCSS

$alchemy: #EFD8B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFD8B8?

#EFD8B8 is Alchemy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFD8B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

You can download Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

The hex code is #EFD8B8. In RGB it's 239, 216, 184, and in HSL it's 35°, 63%, 83%.

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