ORANGES

Simple Pleasures

#F1D8B2

RGB 241, 216, 178 · HSL 36°, 69%, 82% · CMYK 0, 10, 26, 5

Simple Pleasures is #F1D8B2 in HEX — rgb(241, 216, 178), hsl(36°, 69%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 5%).

Simple Pleasures pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 69%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F1D8B2

RGB241, 216, 178

HSL36°, 69%, 82%

HSV36°, 26%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 26, 5

Decimal15849650

CSS RGBrgb(241, 216, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 69%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Handmade AF-325

ΔE 1 · #EFD8B3

Behr

Calm Air 300E-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F0D5AF

Valspar

French Pastry 3002-6C

ΔE 1.2 · #F1D6AF

PPG

Chai Tea Latte 1089-3

ΔE 1.2 · #EFD7B3

Sherwin-Williams

Concord Buff SW7684

ΔE 1.3 · #EDD6B1

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Sand DE5324

ΔE 1.6 · #F1D5AE

Dulux

Pastry S12F1

ΔE 1.8 · #F7DCB7

Vista Paint

Soleil C-901

ΔE 2.2 · #F6DEB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

ΔE 2.2 · #F6DEB6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.3 · #EFDBB3

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 2.5 · #EAD2AA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.1 · #F3D3AD

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.1 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F1D8B2

#B1CBF1

Analogous

#F1B8B1

#F1D8B2

#EAF1B1

Triadic

#F1D8B2

#B1F1D7

#D7B1F1

Split-Complementary

#F1D8B2

#B1EAF1

#B8B1F1

Tetradic

#F1D8B2

#B1F1B8

#B1CBF1

#F1B1EA

Monochromatic

#D99530

#E5B671

#F1D8B2

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#F1D8B2

#CBF1B1

#B1CBF1

#D7B1F1

Compound

#F1D8B2

#EAF1B1

#B1CBF1

#B8B1F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4DFC1

#F4E7D3

#F7F0E7

Darker

#E7B468

#CA841C

#784E0E

Saturation

#DBD3C8

#F1D7B1

#F8D9AA

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1D8B2

#E8DEB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1D8B2

#DDDDB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1D8B2

#F3D3D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Simple Pleasures 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

#F4CFA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1D8B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D4C5

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.

#84A9DF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F1D8B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1D8B2;

CSS Variable

--color-simple-pleasures: #F1D8B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simple-pleasures': '#F1D8B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1D8B2] text-[#F1D8B2]

SCSS

$simple-pleasures: #F1D8B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1D8B2?

#F1D8B2 is Simple Pleasures, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1D8B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simple Pleasures?

Simple Pleasures 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 Simple Pleasures?

Simple Pleasures 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 Simple Pleasures?

You can download Simple Pleasures 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 Simple Pleasures?

The hex code is #F1D8B2. In RGB it's 241, 216, 178, and in HSL it's 36°, 69%, 82%.

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