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Mandarin

#F1703F

RGB 241, 112, 63 · HSL 17°, 86%, 60% · CMYK 0, 54, 74, 5

Mandarin is #F1703F in HEX — rgb(241, 112, 63), hsl(17°, 86%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 74%, 5%).

Mandarin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 86%, 60%. 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#F1703F

RGB241, 112, 63

HSL17°, 86%, 60%

HSV17°, 74%, 95%

CMYK0, 54, 74, 5

Decimal15822911

CSS RGBrgb(241, 112, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 86%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mandarin P210-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tangy 2014-30

ΔE 3.6 · #F87A47

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 4 · #E66C35

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 4.9 · #EB7135

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 5.3 · #E3622F

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 6 · #F07B42

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 6.6 · #E47237

Dunn-Edwards

Often Orange DE5132

ΔE 7.3 · #FF714E

Dulux

Full Of Life S09H8

ΔE 8 · #DE592F

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 9.6 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 10.7 · #D86F3C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.1 · #D65F3D

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 11.6 · #D95030

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 14.5 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 21 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 21.3 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F1703F

#41BFF1

Analogous

#F14167

#F1703F

#F1CB41

Triadic

#F1703F

#41F173

#7341F1

Split-Complementary

#F1703F

#41F1CB

#4167F1

Tetradic

#F1703F

#67F141

#41BFF1

#CB41F1

Monochromatic

#8E300B

#D54810

#F1703F

#F6A788

#FBDCD0

Rectangle

#F1703F

#BFF141

#41BFF1

#7341F1

Compound

#F1703F

#F1CB41

#41BFF1

#4167F1

Variations

Lighter

#F48F67

#EFAE95

#F1D2C6

Darker

#E94B0C

#A43205

#611C01

Saturation

#B38E7F

#F17341

#F8703A

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1703F

#B9A936

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1703F

#919148

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1703F

#EF6F7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mandarin 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

#F4814A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1703F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1866F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#27AADD

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: #F1703F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1703F;

CSS Variable

--color-mandarin: #F1703F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mandarin': '#F1703F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1703F] text-[#F1703F]

SCSS

$mandarin: #F1703F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1703F?

#F1703F is Mandarin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1703F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mandarin?

Mandarin 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 Mandarin?

Mandarin 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 Mandarin?

You can download Mandarin 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 Mandarin?

The hex code is #F1703F. In RGB it's 241, 112, 63, and in HSL it's 17°, 86%, 60%.

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