ORANGES

Mikan Orange

#F08300

RGB 240, 131, 0 · HSL 33°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 45, 100, 6

Mikan Orange is #F08300 in HEX — rgb(240, 131, 0), hsl(33°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 100%, 6%).

Mikan Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 100%, 47%. 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#F08300

RGB240, 131, 0

HSL33°, 100%, 47%

HSV33°, 100%, 94%

CMYK0, 45, 100, 6

Decimal15762176

CSS RGBrgb(240, 131, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yam 290B-7

ΔE 2.4 · #F28000

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2017-10

ΔE 3.2 · #FA8B0D

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 5.6 · #F88F21

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 6.5 · #FF8D28

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 6.8 · #F89026

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 7.7 · #ED760E

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 9.1 · #FF990E

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9.9 · #F59724

Dulux

Ohakune NZ10D6

ΔE 10 · #EF9029

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 11.1 · #EB882C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.8 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 15.3 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 16.6 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 25.6 · #DE4A00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 27.2 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 33.5 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#F08300

#006CF0

Analogous

#F00C00

#F08300

#E4F000

Triadic

#F08300

#00F084

#8400F0

Split-Complementary

#F08300

#00E4F0

#0C00F0

Tetradic

#F08300

#00F00C

#006CF0

#F000E4

Monochromatic

#573000

#A35A00

#F08300

#FFA83D

#FFCA8A

Rectangle

#F08300

#6CF000

#006CF0

#8400F0

Compound

#F08300

#E4F000

#006CF0

#0C00F0

Variations

Lighter

#FF9E27

#F3B569

#F1D3AF

Darker

#C06900

#844900

#4D2A00

Saturation

#9C7B54

#F08400

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F08300

#C2AE00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F08300

#9D9D30

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F08300

#F07D89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mikan Orange 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

#F38F1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F08300

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1943F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#145EB7

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F08300;

CSS — background

background-color: #F08300;

CSS Variable

--color-mikan-orange: #F08300;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mikan-orange': '#F08300' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F08300] text-[#F08300]

SCSS

$mikan-orange: #F08300;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F08300?

#F08300 is Mikan Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F08300 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mikan Orange?

Mikan Orange 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 Mikan Orange?

Mikan Orange 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 Mikan Orange?

You can download Mikan Orange 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 Mikan Orange?

The hex code is #F08300. In RGB it's 240, 131, 0, and in HSL it's 33°, 100%, 47%.

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