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Sweet!

#F1CA90

RGB 241, 202, 144 · HSL 36°, 78%, 75% · CMYK 0, 16, 40, 5

Sweet! is #F1CA90 in HEX — rgb(241, 202, 144), hsl(36°, 78%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 40%, 5%).

Sweet! pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#F1CA90

RGB241, 202, 144

HSL36°, 78%, 75%

HSV36°, 40%, 95%

CMYK0, 16, 40, 5

Decimal15846032

CSS RGBrgb(241, 202, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 78%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Banana Shake LD260-01

ΔE 0.6 · #F0C990

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

ΔE 1.8 · #F5CE96

Behr

Beacon Yellow HDC-CL-16

ΔE 2.1 · #F3C98C

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 2.3 · #F3CE90

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

ΔE 2.9 · #F6CD8E

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.9 · #EFCD96

Vista Paint

Hacienda Clay K-539

ΔE 3.1 · #F0C989

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 3.3 · #E8C186

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 3.9 · #EBC995

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 4.6 · #EECB88

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 4.6 · #ECCE98

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 5 · #E5C382

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.7 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 7.3 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F1CA90

#8EB5F1

Analogous

#F1978E

#F1CA90

#E7F18E

Triadic

#F1CA90

#8EF1C9

#C98EF1

Split-Complementary

#F1CA90

#8EE7F1

#978EF1

Tetradic

#F1CA90

#8EF197

#8EB5F1

#F18EE7

Monochromatic

#CC8519

#E9A949

#F1CA90

#F9E9D2

#FCF4E8

Rectangle

#F1CA90

#B5F18E

#8EB5F1

#C98EF1

Compound

#F1CA90

#E7F18E

#8EB5F1

#978EF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4D4A4

#F2DEBF

#F5EBDD

Darker

#EDAA45

#C37B0F

#744806

Saturation

#CEC2B0

#F1C98E

#F8CB87

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1CA90

#E2D490

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1CA90

#D1D199

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1CA90

#F3C3CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet! 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

#F4C487

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1CA90

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C9AB

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.

#6596E0

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: #F1CA90;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1CA90;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet!: #F1CA90;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet!': '#F1CA90' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1CA90] text-[#F1CA90]

SCSS

$sweet!: #F1CA90;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1CA90?

#F1CA90 is Sweet!, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1CA90 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet!?

Sweet! 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 Sweet!?

Sweet! 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 Sweet!?

You can download Sweet! 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 Sweet!?

The hex code is #F1CA90. In RGB it's 241, 202, 144, and in HSL it's 36°, 78%, 75%.

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