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Beeswax

#F0B073

RGB 240, 176, 115 · HSL 29°, 81%, 70% · CMYK 0, 27, 52, 6

Beeswax is #F0B073 in HEX — rgb(240, 176, 115), hsl(29°, 81%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 52%, 6%).

Beeswax pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 81%, 70%. 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#F0B073

RGB240, 176, 115

HSL29°, 81%, 70%

HSV29°, 52%, 94%

CMYK0, 27, 52, 6

Decimal15773811

CSS RGBrgb(240, 176, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 81%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Beeswax DE5242

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sirena Sun K-586

ΔE 0.9 · #F2B276

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 1.9 · #EDAC6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 1.9 · #F2AE73

Valspar

Orange Cream 2006-1C

ΔE 2.7 · #F4B779

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 2.9 · #EBAC74

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 3.3 · #E5A96B

Sherwin-Williams

Surprise Amber SW6654

ΔE 3.4 · #EFB57A

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 3.8 · #FCBA7D

Benjamin Moore

Orange 124

ΔE 4.1 · #EEA869

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.5 · #F0B67E

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 6.1 · #FAAC72

Kilz

Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02

ΔE 6.1 · #E7B479

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.7 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.8 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.1 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#F0B073

#75B5F0

Analogous

#F07577

#F0B073

#F0EE75

Triadic

#F0B073

#75F0B0

#B075F0

Split-Complementary

#F0B073

#75F0EE

#7577F0

Tetradic

#F0B073

#77F075

#75B5F0

#EE75F0

Monochromatic

#B96313

#E9892F

#F0B073

#F8D8BA

#FDF2E8

Rectangle

#F0B073

#B5F075

#75B5F0

#B075F0

Compound

#F0B073

#F0EE75

#75B5F0

#7577F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C090

#F1D0B1

#F3E4D5

Darker

#EE8C2F

#BA5F0B

#6E3704

Saturation

#C5B2A0

#F0B075

#F8B06D

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0B073

#D4C572

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0B073

#BDBD7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0B073

#F1AAB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beeswax 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

#F3B171

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0B073

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B696

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#519ADF

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: #F0B073;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0B073;

CSS Variable

--color-beeswax: #F0B073;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beeswax': '#F0B073' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0B073] text-[#F0B073]

SCSS

$beeswax: #F0B073;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0B073?

#F0B073 is Beeswax, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0B073 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beeswax?

Beeswax 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 Beeswax?

Beeswax 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 Beeswax?

You can download Beeswax 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 Beeswax?

The hex code is #F0B073. In RGB it's 240, 176, 115, and in HSL it's 29°, 81%, 70%.

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