ORANGES

Mandarin Rind

#F1903D

RGB 241, 144, 61 · HSL 28°, 87%, 59% · CMYK 0, 40, 75, 5

Mandarin Rind is #F1903D in HEX — rgb(241, 144, 61), hsl(28°, 87%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 75%, 5%).

Mandarin Rind pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 87%, 59%. 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#F1903D

RGB241, 144, 61

HSL28°, 87%, 59%

HSV28°, 75%, 95%

CMYK0, 40, 75, 5

Decimal15831101

CSS RGBrgb(241, 144, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 87%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orange Serenade SB7C2

ΔE 1 · #F08E3A

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 1.4 · #EF913E

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 1.4 · #F38F3E

Benjamin Moore

New 133

ΔE 3.3 · #F89648

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 4.9 · #FA9B40

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 5.1 · #FF9E4B

Vista Paint

Au Gratin C-968

ΔE 5.1 · #FF9C43

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 5.1 · #FF9D45

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 5.1 · #EB882C

Behr

Melon 270B-5

ΔE 5.7 · #FF964D

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 6.3 · #FF963A

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 10 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 11.8 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 16.5 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.4 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#F1903D

#3B9DF1

Analogous

#F13B42

#F1903D

#F1EB3B

Triadic

#F1903D

#3BF190

#903BF1

Split-Complementary

#F1903D

#3BF1EB

#3B42F1

Tetradic

#F1903D

#42F13B

#3B9DF1

#EB3BF1

Monochromatic

#8A460A

#D26A0F

#F1903D

#F6B983

#FBE1CB

Rectangle

#F1903D

#9DF13B

#3B9DF1

#903BF1

Compound

#F1903D

#F1EB3B

#3B9DF1

#3B42F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4A763

#EFBD92

#F1D9C4

Darker

#E6710A

#A24D04

#602D00

Saturation

#B2957B

#F1903B

#F89035

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1903D

#C7B536

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1903D

#A6A64E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1903D

#F18A95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mandarin Rind 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

#F49949

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1903D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E19E6D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#2286DE

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: #F1903D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1903D;

CSS Variable

--color-mandarin-rind: #F1903D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mandarin-rind': '#F1903D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1903D] text-[#F1903D]

SCSS

$mandarin-rind: #F1903D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1903D?

#F1903D is Mandarin Rind, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1903D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mandarin Rind?

Mandarin Rind 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 Rind?

Mandarin Rind 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 Rind?

You can download Mandarin Rind 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 Rind?

The hex code is #F1903D. In RGB it's 241, 144, 61, and in HSL it's 28°, 87%, 59%.

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