ORANGES

Amber Waves

#F0CDA2

RGB 240, 205, 162 · HSL 33°, 72%, 79% · CMYK 0, 15, 33, 6

Amber Waves is #F0CDA2 in HEX — rgb(240, 205, 162), hsl(33°, 72%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 33%, 6%).

Amber Waves pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 72%, 79%. 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#F0CDA2

RGB240, 205, 162

HSL33°, 72%, 79%

HSV33°, 33%, 94%

CMYK0, 15, 33, 6

Decimal15781282

CSS RGBrgb(240, 205, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 72%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Amber Waves 3002-6B

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Belvedere Cream SW0067

ΔE 1 · #F0CDA0

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 1.7 · #EFCEA0

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F3CFA1

Benjamin Moore

Butter CC-188

ΔE 2.2 · #F1CAA2

Behr

Amber Moon HDC-CT-01

ΔE 2.4 · #EFD1A7

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.5 · #F3CD9E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 2.8 · #EFCB9B

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 2.8 · #F5CE9F

Vista Paint

Tallow C-986

ΔE 3.1 · #F6D3AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Good-looking 918

ΔE 3.5 · #EDD2A7

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 3.5 · #EACFA6

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.3 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.9 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F0CDA2

#A3C6F0

Analogous

#F0A7A3

#F0CDA2

#ECF0A3

Triadic

#F0CDA2

#A3F0CD

#CDA3F0

Split-Complementary

#F0CDA2

#A3ECF0

#A7A3F0

Tetradic

#F0CDA2

#A3F0A7

#A3C6F0

#F0A3EC

Monochromatic

#D78623

#E5AA61

#F0CDA2

#FBF1E5

#FBF3E9

Rectangle

#F0CDA2

#C6F0A3

#A3C6F0

#CDA3F0

Compound

#F0CDA2

#ECF0A3

#A3C6F0

#A7A3F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3D7B5

#F3E1CB

#F6EDE3

Darker

#E8A85A

#C77817

#76460B

Saturation

#D5CBBE

#F0CDA3

#F8CE9B

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0CDA2

#E2D7A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0CDA2

#D3D3A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0CDA2

#F1C8CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Waves 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

#F3C695

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0CDA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1CBB9

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.

#78A6DE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F0CDA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0CDA2;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-waves: #F0CDA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-waves': '#F0CDA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0CDA2] text-[#F0CDA2]

SCSS

$amber-waves: #F0CDA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0CDA2?

#F0CDA2 is Amber Waves, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0CDA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Waves?

Amber Waves 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 Amber Waves?

Amber Waves 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 Amber Waves?

You can download Amber Waves 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 Amber Waves?

The hex code is #F0CDA2. In RGB it's 240, 205, 162, and in HSL it's 33°, 72%, 79%.

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