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Crab Bisque

#F0B599

RGB 240, 181, 153 · HSL 19°, 74%, 77% · CMYK 0, 25, 36, 6

Crab Bisque is #F0B599 in HEX — rgb(240, 181, 153), hsl(19°, 74%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 36%, 6%).

Crab Bisque pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 74%, 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#F0B599

RGB240, 181, 153

HSL19°, 74%, 77%

HSV19°, 36%, 94%

CMYK0, 25, 36, 6

Decimal15775129

CSS RGBrgb(240, 181, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 74%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sun-warmed Tile K-611

ΔE 1.7 · #F0B798

Hallman-Lindsay

Apricot Spring 1036

ΔE 2.7 · #F1B393

Benjamin Moore

Amber 073

ΔE 2.8 · #F6BCA2

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 3 · #F7BAA2

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 3.7 · #F2BDA2

Behr

Carving Party M220-3

ΔE 3.9 · #F5BFA3

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 4.2 · #F0BD9E

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 4.3 · #E3B091

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 4.7 · #E6A88D

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.6 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.6 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.8 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 14.1 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 15.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#F0B599

#99D4F0

Analogous

#F099A9

#F0B599

#F0E099

Triadic

#F0B599

#99F0B4

#B499F0

Split-Complementary

#F0B599

#99F0E0

#99A9F0

Tetradic

#F0B599

#A9F099

#99D4F0

#E099F0

Monochromatic

#D1571F

#E68456

#F0B599

#FAE5DC

#FCEFE9

Rectangle

#F0B599

#D4F099

#99D4F0

#B499F0

Compound

#F0B599

#F0E099

#99D4F0

#99A9F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C3AD

#F2D4C6

#F5E7E0

Darker

#E98151

#C44C14

#742B09

Saturation

#D1C0B7

#F0B499

#F7B291

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0B599

#D4CA98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0B599

#C1C19D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0B599

#F0B2B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crab Bisque 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

#F3B48E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0B599

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B9B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#6FBBDE

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: #F0B599;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0B599;

CSS Variable

--color-crab-bisque: #F0B599;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crab-bisque': '#F0B599' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0B599] text-[#F0B599]

SCSS

$crab-bisque: #F0B599;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0B599?

#F0B599 is Crab Bisque, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0B599 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crab Bisque?

Crab Bisque 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 Crab Bisque?

Crab Bisque 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 Crab Bisque?

You can download Crab Bisque 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 Crab Bisque?

The hex code is #F0B599. In RGB it's 240, 181, 153, and in HSL it's 19°, 74%, 77%.

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