ORANGES

Crisp Ecru

#F1BF8E

RGB 241, 191, 142 · HSL 30°, 78%, 75% · CMYK 0, 21, 41, 5

Crisp Ecru is #F1BF8E in HEX — rgb(241, 191, 142), hsl(30°, 78%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 5%).

Crisp Ecru pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 78%, 75%. 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#F1BF8E

RGB241, 191, 142

HSL30°, 78%, 75%

HSV30°, 41%, 95%

CMYK0, 21, 41, 5

Decimal15843214

CSS RGBrgb(241, 191, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 78%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

Exact match

Valspar

Almond Butter 3001-4A

ΔE 1.7 · #F1C18D

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Vessel SW7677

ΔE 2.1 · #EABA8A

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 123

ΔE 2.4 · #F5C18C

Vista Paint

Tuscan Wall C-980

ΔE 2.6 · #F9C390

Behr

Apple Turnover M250-3

ΔE 3.2 · #EBBF91

Hallman-Lindsay

Tuscan Wall 981

ΔE 3.4 · #FCC492

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 3.8 · #FCC792

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 4.1 · #F2B985

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 4.5 · #F8C890

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.3 · #F0B67E

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 6.7 · #F9D09F

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.2 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 11 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F1BF8E

#8EBFF1

Analogous

#F18E8E

#F1BF8E

#F1F18E

Triadic

#F1BF8E

#8EF1BF

#BF8EF1

Split-Complementary

#F1BF8E

#8EF1F1

#8E8EF1

Tetradic

#F1BF8E

#8EF18E

#8EBFF1

#F18EF1

Monochromatic

#CC7319

#E99949

#F1BF8E

#F9E6D2

#FCF2E8

Rectangle

#F1BF8E

#BFF18E

#8EBFF1

#BF8EF1

Compound

#F1BF8E

#F1F18E

#8EBFF1

#8E8EF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4CCA4

#F2D9BF

#F5E9DD

Darker

#ED9945

#C3690F

#743D06

Saturation

#CEBFB0

#F1BF8E

#F8BF87

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1BF8E

#DCCE8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1BF8E

#C9C996

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1BF8E

#F2BAC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crisp Ecru 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

#F4BC86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1BF8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C1AA

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.

#65A3E0

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: #F1BF8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1BF8E;

CSS Variable

--color-crisp-ecru: #F1BF8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crisp-ecru': '#F1BF8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1BF8E] text-[#F1BF8E]

SCSS

$crisp-ecru: #F1BF8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1BF8E?

#F1BF8E is Crisp Ecru, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1BF8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crisp Ecru?

Crisp Ecru 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 Crisp Ecru?

Crisp Ecru 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 Crisp Ecru?

You can download Crisp Ecru 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 Crisp Ecru?

The hex code is #F1BF8E. In RGB it's 241, 191, 142, and in HSL it's 30°, 78%, 75%.

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