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Citrus Spice

#F0C797

RGB 240, 199, 151 · HSL 32°, 75%, 77% · CMYK 0, 17, 37, 6

Citrus Spice is #F0C797 in HEX — rgb(240, 199, 151), hsl(32°, 75%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 6%).

Citrus Spice pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#F0C797

RGB240, 199, 151

HSL32°, 75%, 77%

HSV32°, 37%, 94%

CMYK0, 17, 37, 6

Decimal15779735

CSS RGBrgb(240, 199, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 75%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Citrus Spice LD180-02

Exact match

Valspar

Johnny Cake 3001-6A

ΔE 1.2 · #F2C89A

Sherwin-Williams

Humble Gold SW6380

ΔE 1.3 · #EDC796

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 2.4 · #EFCB9B

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.5 · #F3CD9E

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 2.6 · #F5CE9F

Behr

Apple Turnover M250-3

ΔE 3 · #EBBF91

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 3 · #F8C99C

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.2 · #F9D09F

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 3.7 · #EDCC99

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 3.7 · #F4D09D

Vista Paint

Southern Breeze C-979

ΔE 4.3 · #FDD2A4

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.9 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.2 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 14.4 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F0C797

#98C1F0

Analogous

#F09B98

#F0C797

#EDF098

Triadic

#F0C797

#98F0C7

#C798F0

Split-Complementary

#F0C797

#98EDF0

#9B98F0

Tetradic

#F0C797

#98F09B

#98C1F0

#F098ED

Monochromatic

#D27E1E

#E7A355

#F0C797

#FAECDB

#FCF3E9

Rectangle

#F0C797

#C1F098

#98C1F0

#C798F0

Compound

#F0C797

#EDF098

#98C1F0

#9B98F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3D2AD

#F2DDC5

#F5EBE0

Darker

#EAA250

#C57213

#754209

Saturation

#D2C5B7

#F0C798

#F8C891

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0C797

#DFD397

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0C797

#CFCF9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0C797

#F1C1C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Citrus Spice 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

#F3C28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0C797

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C7B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#6FA3DF

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: #F0C797;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0C797;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-spice: #F0C797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-spice': '#F0C797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0C797] text-[#F0C797]

SCSS

$citrus-spice: #F0C797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0C797?

#F0C797 is Citrus Spice, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0C797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Spice?

Citrus Spice 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 Citrus Spice?

Citrus Spice 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 Citrus Spice?

You can download Citrus Spice 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 Citrus Spice?

The hex code is #F0C797. In RGB it's 240, 199, 151, and in HSL it's 32°, 75%, 77%.

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