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Dreamsicle

#FFB48A

RGB 255, 180, 138 · HSL 22°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 29, 46, 0

Dreamsicle is #FFB48A in HEX — rgb(255, 180, 138), hsl(22°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 46%, 0%).

Dreamsicle pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 100%, 77%. 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#FFB48A

RGB255, 180, 138

HSL22°, 100%, 77%

HSV22°, 46%, 100%

CMYK0, 29, 46, 0

Decimal16757898

CSS RGBrgb(255, 180, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamsicle DE5158

Exact match

Behr

Fresh Peaches 260C-3

ΔE 1.7 · #FDB088

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 2.1 · #FFB78F

Valspar

Sassy Peach 2003-2A

ΔE 2.6 · #FCB78C

Benjamin Moore

Tooty 089

ΔE 3.2 · #FBB78A

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 5.3 · #EDAA80

Vista Paint

Moroccan Spice K-602

ΔE 5.5 · #F5A779

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.6 · #F7A879

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 6.3 · #F2AC78

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 6.7 · #F6A379

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 6.9 · #ECAD88

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 7.1 · #F3AC76

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 9.3 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.6 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 20 · #DCB771

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 20.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#FFB48A

#8AD4FF

Analogous

#FF8A99

#FFB48A

#FFEF8A

Triadic

#FFB48A

#8AFFB5

#B58AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB48A

#8AFFEF

#8A99FF

Tetradic

#FFB48A

#99FF8A

#8AD4FF

#EF8AFF

Monochromatic

#F05800

#FF843D

#FFB48A

#FFE5D6

#FFEFE5

Rectangle

#FFB48A

#D4FF8A

#8AD4FF

#B58AFF

Compound

#FFB48A

#FFEF8A

#8AD4FF

#8A99FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC4A1

#FAD4BE

#F9E7DC

Darker

#FF833B

#D84F00

#7E2E00

Saturation

#D6C0B3

#FFB58A

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB48A

#DDCF88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB48A

#C3C390

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB48A

#FFB0B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dreamsicle 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

#FFB483

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB48A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB9A7

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.

#60BAED

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FFB48A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB48A;

CSS Variable

--color-dreamsicle: #FFB48A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreamsicle': '#FFB48A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB48A] text-[#FFB48A]

SCSS

$dreamsicle: #FFB48A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB48A?

#FFB48A is Dreamsicle, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB48A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dreamsicle?

Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle?

Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle?

You can download Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle?

The hex code is #FFB48A. In RGB it's 255, 180, 138, and in HSL it's 22°, 100%, 77%.

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