ORANGES

Amber Glow

#F29A39

RGB 242, 154, 57 · HSL 31°, 88%, 59% · CMYK 0, 36, 76, 5

Amber Glow is #F29A39 in HEX — rgb(242, 154, 57), hsl(31°, 88%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 76%, 5%).

Amber Glow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 88%, 59%. 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#F29A39

RGB242, 154, 57

HSL31°, 88%, 59%

HSV31°, 76%, 95%

CMYK0, 36, 76, 5

Decimal15899193

CSS RGBrgb(242, 154, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 88%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Monarch Wing 2008-1A

ΔE 2.5 · #F99F3B

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 3.6 · #FA9B40

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 4.1 · #F4A045

Behr

Squash 290B-6

ΔE 4.4 · #F7A33A

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 4.5 · #FFA348

Dulux

Pure Mango SB7C1

ΔE 4.6 · #F19239

Benjamin Moore

Fruity 147

ΔE 5.3 · #FA9E49

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 5.3 · #FF9D45

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 5.6 · #ED9B44

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 6.3 · #E59B34

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 6.4 · #DF892A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 7.6 · #F59724

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.9 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.1 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.2 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#F29A39

#3A93F2

Analogous

#F23E3A

#F29A39

#EFF23A

Triadic

#F29A39

#3AF29A

#9A3AF2

Split-Complementary

#F29A39

#3AEFF2

#3E3AF2

Tetradic

#F29A39

#3AF23E

#3A93F2

#F23AEF

Monochromatic

#8B4C09

#D3730D

#F29A39

#F7BF82

#FCE4CA

Rectangle

#F29A39

#93F23A

#3A93F2

#9A3AF2

Compound

#F29A39

#EFF23A

#3A93F2

#3E3AF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5AE62

#EFC291

#F1DBC4

Darker

#E87C09

#A35503

#603200

Saturation

#B2977B

#F29A3A

#F99A34

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F29A39

#CDBA33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F29A39

#ADAD4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F29A39

#F3929E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Glow 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

#F5A046

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F29A39

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2A56A

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.

#217DDF

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: #F29A39;

CSS — background

background-color: #F29A39;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-glow: #F29A39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-glow': '#F29A39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F29A39] text-[#F29A39]

SCSS

$amber-glow: #F29A39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F29A39?

#F29A39 is Amber Glow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F29A39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Glow?

Amber Glow 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 Amber Glow?

Amber Glow 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 Amber Glow?

You can download Amber Glow 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 Amber Glow?

The hex code is #F29A39. In RGB it's 242, 154, 57, and in HSL it's 31°, 88%, 59%.

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