ORANGES

Ecru

#FEF0E3

RGB 254, 240, 227 · HSL 29°, 93%, 94% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 0

Ecru is #FEF0E3 in HEX — rgb(254, 240, 227), hsl(29°, 93%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 0%).

Ecru pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 93%, 94%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FEF0E3

RGB254, 240, 227

HSL29°, 93%, 94%

HSV29°, 11%, 100%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 0

Decimal16707811

CSS RGBrgb(254, 240, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 93%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ecru 2014-70

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Blanched Almond DE5259

ΔE 0.4 · #FFF0E3

Dulux

Dedication Quarter S09H1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #FAEEDF

Behr

Lilting Laughter 260E-1

ΔE 1.5 · #FCECDF

Vista Paint

Peach Complexion K-631

ΔE 1.8 · #F8EEE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Whiskers 985

ΔE 2 · #FCF3E5

Sherwin-Williams

Cotton White SW7104

ΔE 2.4 · #F7EFE3

Valspar

Crystal Pink 2005-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #F8EAE0

Kilz

Family Heirloom LC190-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F6ECE2

IKEA

IKEA001 1

ΔE 2.8 · #F8F1E6

Dutch Boy

Winter Morning VS-9102

ΔE 2.8 · #FEF4EB

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 3 · #F7F1E3

PPG

Wright Pearl White FLLW994

ΔE 3.1 · #F5E8D9

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.6 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 4.7 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FEF0E3

#E1F0FE

Analogous

#FEE1E2

#FEF0E3

#FEFDE1

Triadic

#FEF0E3

#E1FEEF

#EFE1FE

Split-Complementary

#FEF0E3

#E1FEFD

#E1E2FE

Tetradic

#FEF0E3

#E2FEE1

#E1F0FE

#FDE1FE

Monochromatic

#F9A04E

#FBC898

#FEF0E3

#FEF2E6

Rectangle

#FEF0E3

#F0FEE1

#E1F0FE

#EFE1FE

Compound

#FEF0E3

#FEFDE1

#E1F0FE

#E1E2FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEF2E7

#FDF6EF

#FDFAF6

Darker

#FEBE82

#FF8009

#994A00

Saturation

#F4F0EB

#FEEFE1

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEF0E3

#F8F4E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEF0E3

#F2F2E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEF0E3

#FFEEF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ecru 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

#FEE1C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEF0E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBE6EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#8DC1F2

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: #FEF0E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEF0E3;

CSS Variable

--color-ecru: #FEF0E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ecru': '#FEF0E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEF0E3] text-[#FEF0E3]

SCSS

$ecru: #FEF0E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEF0E3?

#FEF0E3 is Ecru, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEF0E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ecru?

Ecru 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 Ecru?

Ecru 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 Ecru?

You can download Ecru 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 Ecru?

The hex code is #FEF0E3. In RGB it's 254, 240, 227, and in HSL it's 29°, 93%, 94%.

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