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Vivid Tangelo

#F07427

RGB 240, 116, 39 · HSL 23°, 87%, 55% · CMYK 0, 52, 84, 6

Vivid Tangelo is #F07427 in HEX — rgb(240, 116, 39), hsl(23°, 87%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 84%, 6%).

Vivid Tangelo pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 87%, 55%. 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#F07427

RGB240, 116, 39

HSL23°, 87%, 55%

HSV23°, 84%, 94%

CMYK0, 52, 84, 6

Decimal15758375

CSS RGBrgb(240, 116, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 87%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Acapulco Sun P230-7

ΔE 2.4 · #F3732C

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2015-20

ΔE 3.9 · #F67D29

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 5.5 · #F86F29

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 5.8 · #EC7C26

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 6.4 · #E3732B

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 7.1 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 7.8 · #FF8830

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 9.7 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 9.9 · #EC8430

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 10.7 · #F07B42

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 14.2 · #FF963A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 15.5 · #EA8A42

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 15.9 · #DE4A00

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 16.1 · #EF913E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.6 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 28.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F07427

#28A4F0

Analogous

#F02840

#F07427

#F0D928

Triadic

#F07427

#28F075

#7528F0

Split-Complementary

#F07427

#28F0D9

#2840F0

Tetradic

#F07427

#40F028

#28A4F0

#D928F0

Monochromatic

#773308

#BF510D

#F07427

#F5A370

#FAD1B7

Rectangle

#F07427

#A4F028

#28A4F0

#7528F0

Compound

#F07427

#F0D928

#28A4F0

#2840F0

Variations

Lighter

#F39153

#EDAE87

#EFD1BE

Darker

#D7580A

#973C03

#5A2200

Saturation

#AA856E

#F07528

#F87321

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F07427

#BBA916

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F07427

#939339

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F07427

#EF717E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vivid Tangelo 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

#F38438

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F07427

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1895D

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.

#1F8CCF

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: #F07427;

CSS — background

background-color: #F07427;

CSS Variable

--color-vivid-tangelo: #F07427;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivid-tangelo': '#F07427' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F07427] text-[#F07427]

SCSS

$vivid-tangelo: #F07427;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F07427?

#F07427 is Vivid Tangelo, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F07427 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vivid Tangelo?

Vivid Tangelo 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 Vivid Tangelo?

Vivid Tangelo 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 Vivid Tangelo?

You can download Vivid Tangelo 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 Vivid Tangelo?

The hex code is #F07427. In RGB it's 240, 116, 39, and in HSL it's 23°, 87%, 55%.

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