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Capricious

#F1CD9F

RGB 241, 205, 159 · HSL 34°, 75%, 78% · CMYK 0, 15, 34, 5

Capricious is #F1CD9F in HEX — rgb(241, 205, 159), hsl(34°, 75%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 34%, 5%).

Capricious pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 75%, 78%. 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#F1CD9F

RGB241, 205, 159

HSL34°, 75%, 78%

HSV34°, 34%, 95%

CMYK0, 15, 34, 5

Decimal15846815

CSS RGBrgb(241, 205, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 75%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Belvedere Cream SW0067

ΔE 0.7 · #F0CDA0

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 0.7 · #F3CFA1

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 1 · #F3CD9E

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 1.3 · #EFCEA0

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 1.3 · #EFCB9B

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 1.5 · #F5CE9F

Valspar

Amber Waves 3002-6B

ΔE 1.6 · #F0CDA2

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 2.7 · #F4D09D

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 2.8 · #EDCC99

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 3.4 · #F5D5A3

Behr

Amber Moon HDC-CT-01

ΔE 3.6 · #EFD1A7

Dulux

Pale Wood S13F2

ΔE 4.1 · #EAD0A2

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.1 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.2 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.3 · #E9D19E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F1CD9F

#9DC1F1

Analogous

#F1A29D

#F1CD9F

#EBF19D

Triadic

#F1CD9F

#9DF1CD

#CD9DF1

Split-Complementary

#F1CD9F

#9DEBF1

#A29DF1

Tetradic

#F1CD9F

#9DF1A2

#9DC1F1

#F19DEB

Monochromatic

#D6871F

#E7AA5A

#F1CD9F

#FBEFE0

#FCF4E9

Rectangle

#F1CD9F

#C1F19D

#9DC1F1

#CD9DF1

Compound

#F1CD9F

#EBF19D

#9DC1F1

#A29DF1

Variations

Lighter

#F4D7B0

#F3E0C8

#F6EDE1

Darker

#EBA954

#C87913

#774709

Saturation

#D4C9BA

#F1CD9D

#F8CD96

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1CD9F

#E3D79F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1CD9F

#D4D4A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1CD9F

#F3C7CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Capricious 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

#F4C692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1CD9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1CBB7

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.

#72A2E0

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F1CD9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1CD9F;

CSS Variable

--color-capricious: #F1CD9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capricious': '#F1CD9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1CD9F] text-[#F1CD9F]

SCSS

$capricious: #F1CD9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1CD9F?

#F1CD9F is Capricious, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1CD9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Capricious?

Capricious 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 Capricious?

Capricious 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 Capricious?

You can download Capricious 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 Capricious?

The hex code is #F1CD9F. In RGB it's 241, 205, 159, and in HSL it's 34°, 75%, 78%.

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