ORANGES

Orange

#F26B18

RGB 242, 107, 24 · HSL 23°, 89%, 52% · CMYK 0, 56, 90, 5

Orange is #F26B18 in HEX — rgb(242, 107, 24), hsl(23°, 89%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 90%, 5%).

Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 89%, 52%. 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#F26B18

RGB242, 107, 24

HSL23°, 89%, 52%

HSV23°, 90%, 95%

CMYK0, 56, 90, 5

Decimal15887128

CSS RGBrgb(242, 107, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 89%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 3.3 · #F1711B

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 4.4 · #F86F29

Behr

Bird Of Paradise 260B-7

ΔE 5.3 · #F9752C

RAL

Pastel Orange 2003

ΔE 6 · #FF7514

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 7.8 · #FD7F22

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 9.3 · #FF7700

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 11.1 · #F0622F

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 11.5 · #DE4A00

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 12.3 · #E3732B

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 13.9 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 15.5 · #E47237

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 18.9 · #FF963A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 21.8 · #EA8A42

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 21.8 · #D86F3C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 33 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F26B18

#189EF2

Analogous

#F21831

#F26B18

#F2D818

Triadic

#F26B18

#18F26B

#6B18F2

Split-Complementary

#F26B18

#18F2D8

#1831F2

Tetradic

#F26B18

#31F218

#189EF2

#D818F2

Monochromatic

#6A2C06

#B24B0A

#F26B18

#F69960

#FAC8A8

Rectangle

#F26B18

#9EF218

#189EF2

#6B18F2

Compound

#F26B18

#F2D818

#189EF2

#1831F2

Variations

Lighter

#F48946

#EDA97E

#EFCEB9

Darker

#CD5307

#903802

#552100

Saturation

#A57D64

#F26B18

#F86A11

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.89:1

Deuteranopia

#F26B18

#B9A700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F26B18

#8F8F2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F26B18

#F16877

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#F57D2D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F26B18

Daylight 5500K

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

#E28251

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1B85C6

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: #F26B18;

CSS — background

background-color: #F26B18;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #F26B18;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#F26B18' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F26B18] text-[#F26B18]

SCSS

$orange: #F26B18;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F26B18?

#F26B18 is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F26B18 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #F26B18. In RGB it's 242, 107, 24, and in HSL it's 23°, 89%, 52%.

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