ORANGES

Orange

#F17946

RGB 241, 121, 70 · HSL 18°, 86%, 61% · CMYK 0, 50, 71, 5

Orange is #F17946 in HEX — rgb(241, 121, 70), hsl(18°, 86%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 71%, 5%).

Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 86%, 61%. 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#F17946

RGB241, 121, 70

HSL18°, 86%, 61%

HSV18°, 71%, 95%

CMYK0, 50, 71, 5

Decimal15825222

CSS RGBrgb(241, 121, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 86%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 2.7 · #F07B42

Benjamin Moore

Tangy 2014-30

ΔE 2.7 · #F87A47

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 3.4 · #EB7B45

Behr

Candied Yam (240b-5) 240B-5

ΔE 3.5 · #FC7D4B

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 4.8 · #E16F3E

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 5.4 · #EA7C4C

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Dream DE5160

ΔE 5.6 · #FF8449

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 5.9 · #EB7135

Vista Paint

Mathew's Fire K-625

ΔE 6.2 · #FA8658

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 8 · #D86F3C

Dulux

Encounter S09H7

ΔE 8.5 · #FF8F52

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 11 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.5 · #D65F3D

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 14.3 · #EC7C26

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 17.8 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 19.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#F17946

#46BEF1

Analogous

#F14668

#F17946

#F1CF46

Triadic

#F17946

#46F179

#7946F1

Split-Complementary

#F17946

#46F1CF

#4668F1

Tetradic

#F17946

#68F146

#46BEF1

#CF46F1

Monochromatic

#93340B

#DA4D10

#F17946

#F6AD8D

#FCE0D4

Rectangle

#F17946

#BEF146

#46BEF1

#7946F1

Compound

#F17946

#F1CF46

#46BEF1

#4668F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4946B

#EFB298

#F1D4C7

Darker

#ED4F0C

#A63505

#631E01

Saturation

#B59182

#F17946

#F8773F

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F17946

#BDAC3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F17946

#97974F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F17946

#F07782

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#F48750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F17946

Daylight 5500K

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

#E18C74

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.

#2AA8DE

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: #F17946;

CSS — background

background-color: #F17946;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #F17946;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#F17946' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F17946] text-[#F17946]

SCSS

$orange: #F17946;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F17946?

#F17946 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F17946 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #F17946. In RGB it's 241, 121, 70, and in HSL it's 18°, 86%, 61%.

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