ORANGES

Skullcrusher Brass

#F1C78E

RGB 241, 199, 142 · HSL 35°, 78%, 75% · CMYK 0, 17, 41, 5

Skullcrusher Brass is #F1C78E in HEX — rgb(241, 199, 142), hsl(35°, 78%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 41%, 5%).

Skullcrusher Brass pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#F1C78E

RGB241, 199, 142

HSL35°, 78%, 75%

HSV35°, 41%, 95%

CMYK0, 17, 41, 5

Decimal15845262

CSS RGBrgb(241, 199, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 78%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Banana Shake LD260-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F0C990

Behr

Lunch Box M260-4

ΔE 1.6 · #F6C990

Sherwin-Williams

Bellini Fizz SW9008

ΔE 1.7 · #F5C78E

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

ΔE 2.8 · #F5CE96

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 2.9 · #E8C186

Vista Paint

Citrus Sherbert K-571

ΔE 3.2 · #F8C791

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 3.6 · #F3CE90

Valspar

Almond Butter 3001-4A

ΔE 3.7 · #F1C18D

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.1 · #EFCD96

Dunn-Edwards

Dreams of Peach DE5276

ΔE 4.9 · #FFD29D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5 · #E3C28D

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 5.3 · #ECC481

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.5 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 8.3 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F1C78E

#8EB7F1

Analogous

#F1968E

#F1C78E

#E9F18E

Triadic

#F1C78E

#8EF1C8

#C88EF1

Split-Complementary

#F1C78E

#8EE9F1

#968EF1

Tetradic

#F1C78E

#8EF196

#8EB7F1

#F18EE9

Monochromatic

#CC8219

#E9A649

#F1C78E

#F9E9D2

#FCF4E8

Rectangle

#F1C78E

#B7F18E

#8EB7F1

#C88EF1

Compound

#F1C78E

#E9F18E

#8EB7F1

#968EF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4D3A4

#F2DDBF

#F5EBDD

Darker

#EDA745

#C3780F

#744606

Saturation

#CEC2B0

#F1C88E

#F8C987

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1C78E

#E0D38E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1C78E

#CFCF97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1C78E

#F3C0C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Skullcrusher Brass 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

#F4C286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1C78E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C7AA

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.

#6598E0

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: #F1C78E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1C78E;

CSS Variable

--color-skullcrusher-brass: #F1C78E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skullcrusher-brass': '#F1C78E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1C78E] text-[#F1C78E]

SCSS

$skullcrusher-brass: #F1C78E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1C78E?

#F1C78E is Skullcrusher Brass, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1C78E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Skullcrusher Brass?

Skullcrusher Brass 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 Skullcrusher Brass?

Skullcrusher Brass 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 Skullcrusher Brass?

You can download Skullcrusher Brass 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 Skullcrusher Brass?

The hex code is #F1C78E. In RGB it's 241, 199, 142, and in HSL it's 35°, 78%, 75%.

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