ORANGES

Orange

#F0B198

RGB 240, 177, 152 · HSL 17°, 75%, 77% · CMYK 0, 26, 37, 6

Orange is #F0B198 in HEX — rgb(240, 177, 152), hsl(17°, 75%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 6%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 75%, 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#F0B198

RGB240, 177, 152

HSL17°, 75%, 77%

HSV17°, 37%, 94%

CMYK0, 26, 37, 6

Decimal15774104

CSS RGBrgb(240, 177, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 75%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Stucco Wall C-1050

ΔE 2.2 · #EFB19C

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 2.4 · #F0B599

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 2.5 · #E9AA91

Hallman-Lindsay

Stucco Wall 1051

ΔE 2.6 · #F1B19D

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 3.3 · #F7BAA2

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 3.3 · #E7A993

Behr

Peach Shortcake M210-4

ΔE 3.5 · #EBAE9B

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 3.6 · #ECB09D

Benjamin Moore

Amber 073

ΔE 4.2 · #F6BCA2

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 5.5 · #F2BDA2

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 7.7 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.5 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 11.2 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.2 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.4 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#F0B198

#98D7F0

Analogous

#F098AB

#F0B198

#F0DD98

Triadic

#F0B198

#98F0B1

#B198F0

Split-Complementary

#F0B198

#98F0DD

#98ABF0

Tetradic

#F0B198

#ABF098

#98D7F0

#DD98F0

Monochromatic

#D2511E

#E77F55

#F0B198

#FAE4DB

#FCEEE9

Rectangle

#F0B198

#D7F098

#98D7F0

#B198F0

Compound

#F0B198

#F0DD98

#98D7F0

#98ABF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C1AD

#F2D2C5

#F5E6E0

Darker

#EA7C50

#C54513

#752709

Saturation

#D2BFB7

#F0B198

#F8AE91

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0B198

#D2C897

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0B198

#BEBE9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0B198

#F0AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#F3B18D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0B198

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B6B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#6FBFDF

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: #F0B198;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0B198;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #F0B198;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#F0B198' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0B198] text-[#F0B198]

SCSS

$orange: #F0B198;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0B198?

#F0B198 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0B198 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

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 Orange?

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 Orange?

You can download 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 Orange?

The hex code is #F0B198. In RGB it's 240, 177, 152, and in HSL it's 17°, 75%, 77%.

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