ORANGES

Yam

#F28000

RGB 242, 128, 0 · HSL 32°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 47, 100, 5

Yam is #F28000 in HEX — rgb(242, 128, 0), hsl(32°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 100%, 5%).

Yam pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 100%, 47%. 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#F28000

RGB242, 128, 0

HSL32°, 100%, 47%

HSV32°, 100%, 95%

CMYK0, 47, 100, 5

Decimal15892480

CSS RGBrgb(242, 128, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yam 290B-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2017-10

ΔE 4.2 · #FA8B0D

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 6 · #ED760E

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 6.1 · #F97F1E

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 6.6 · #FF8D28

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 7.1 · #F88F21

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 7.6 · #FD7F22

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 9.5 · #FF7700

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 11.3 · #EC892A

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 12.1 · #EB882C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 12.6 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 16.6 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 17.6 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 23.6 · #DE4A00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 29 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 32.7 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#F28000

#0070F0

Analogous

#F00800

#F28000

#E8F000

Triadic

#F28000

#00F080

#8000F0

Split-Complementary

#F28000

#00E8F0

#0800F0

Tetradic

#F28000

#00F008

#0070F0

#F000E8

Monochromatic

#572E00

#A35700

#F28000

#FFA53D

#FFC88A

Rectangle

#F28000

#70F000

#0070F0

#8000F0

Compound

#F28000

#E8F000

#0070F0

#0800F0

Variations

Lighter

#FF9A27

#F3B369

#F1D2AF

Darker

#C06600

#844600

#4D2900

Saturation

#9C7A54

#F08000

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F28000

#C2AE00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F28000

#9C9C2F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F28000

#F27A87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yam 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

#F58D1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F28000

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2923F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1460B7

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F28000;

CSS — background

background-color: #F28000;

CSS Variable

--color-yam: #F28000;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yam': '#F28000' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F28000] text-[#F28000]

SCSS

$yam: #F28000;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F28000?

#F28000 is Yam, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F28000 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yam?

Yam 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 Yam?

Yam 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 Yam?

You can download Yam 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 Yam?

The hex code is #F28000. In RGB it's 242, 128, 0, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 47%.

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