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Hacienda Clay

#F0C989

RGB 240, 201, 137 · HSL 37°, 77%, 74% · CMYK 0, 16, 43, 6

Hacienda Clay is #F0C989 in HEX — rgb(240, 201, 137), hsl(37°, 77%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 43%, 6%).

Hacienda Clay pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 77%, 74%. 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#F0C989

RGB240, 201, 137

HSL37°, 77%, 74%

HSV37°, 43%, 94%

CMYK0, 16, 43, 6

Decimal15780233

CSS RGBrgb(240, 201, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 77%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hacienda Clay K-539

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 1.7 · #EEC784

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

ΔE 1.8 · #F6CD8E

Behr

Beacon Yellow HDC-CL-16

ΔE 1.9 · #F3C98C

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 2.1 · #EECB88

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 2.3 · #F3CE90

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 2.3 · #F6CD8A

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.5 · #ECC481

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 2.5 · #F2C784

Dulux

Facemark S12H4

ΔE 2.6 · #F7CB89

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 2.6 · #F0C484

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 4.8 · #FFD28E

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 4.8 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 7 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.9 · #E6C9A2

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

#F0C989

#8AB1F0

Analogous

#F0968A

#F0C989

#E4F08A

Triadic

#F0C989

#8AF0C9

#C98AF0

Split-Complementary

#F0C989

#8AE4F0

#968AF0

Tetradic

#F0C989

#8AF096

#8AB1F0

#F08AE4

Monochromatic

#C7841A

#E7A946

#F0C989

#F9E8CD

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#F0C989

#B1F08A

#8AB1F0

#C98AF0

Compound

#F0C989

#E4F08A

#8AB1F0

#968AF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3D3A1

#F1DDBD

#F4EBDB

Darker

#EBAB43

#C07C10

#724907

Saturation

#CCC0AD

#F0C98A

#F7CA82

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0C989

#E2D389

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0C989

#D0D093

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0C989

#F2C2C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hacienda Clay 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

#F3C382

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0C989

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C8A6

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.

#6292DE

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: #F0C989;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0C989;

CSS Variable

--color-hacienda-clay: #F0C989;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hacienda-clay': '#F0C989' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0C989] text-[#F0C989]

SCSS

$hacienda-clay: #F0C989;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0C989?

#F0C989 is Hacienda Clay, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0C989 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hacienda Clay?

Hacienda Clay 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 Hacienda Clay?

Hacienda Clay 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 Hacienda Clay?

You can download Hacienda Clay 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 Hacienda Clay?

The hex code is #F0C989. In RGB it's 240, 201, 137, and in HSL it's 37°, 77%, 74%.

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