ORANGES

Orange Pospsicle

#F2A60F

RGB 242, 166, 15 · HSL 40°, 90%, 50% · CMYK 0, 31, 94, 5

Orange Pospsicle is #F2A60F in HEX — rgb(242, 166, 15), hsl(40°, 90%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 94%, 5%).

Orange Pospsicle pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 90%, 50%. 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#F2A60F

RGB242, 166, 15

HSL40°, 90%, 50%

HSV40°, 94%, 95%

CMYK0, 31, 94, 5

Decimal15902223

CSS RGBrgb(242, 166, 15)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 90%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 1.4 · #EEA300

RAL

Dahlia Yellow 1033

ΔE 1.5 · #F3A505

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 2.3 · #F8AC1D

Vista Paint

Lemon Dream C-941

ΔE 2.6 · #EAA300

Behr

Soft Boiled P270-6

ΔE 3.8 · #FFAF1E

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 4.3 · #FDAB26

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 5 · #FFB32A

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 5.3 · #FDAD00

Valspar

Golden Flame 3002-1A

ΔE 5.4 · #FFB41C

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 5.8 · #FFAA00

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 8.9 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 9.2 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 14.9 · #FEB14B

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 16.4 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.9 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#F2A60F

#0D59F2

Analogous

#F2330D

#F2A60F

#CCF20D

Triadic

#F2A60F

#0DF2A6

#A60DF2

Split-Complementary

#F2A60F

#0DCCF2

#330DF2

Tetradic

#F2A60F

#0DF233

#0D59F2

#F20DCC

Monochromatic

#614205

#AA7409

#F2A60F

#F6C155

#FADB9E

Rectangle

#F2A60F

#59F20D

#0D59F2

#A60DF2

Compound

#F2A60F

#CCF20D

#0D59F2

#330DF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5B83D

#EDC678

#EEDCB6

Darker

#C68606

#8C5D01

#523600

Saturation

#A28B5D

#F2A60D

#F9A806

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2A60F

#D4BF00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2A60F

#B6B642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2A60F

#F49CA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Pospsicle 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

#F5A926

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2A60F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2AE4B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1951BF

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: #F2A60F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2A60F;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-pospsicle: #F2A60F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-pospsicle': '#F2A60F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2A60F] text-[#F2A60F]

SCSS

$orange-pospsicle: #F2A60F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2A60F?

#F2A60F is Orange Pospsicle, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2A60F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Pospsicle?

Orange Pospsicle 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 Pospsicle?

Orange Pospsicle 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 Pospsicle?

You can download Orange Pospsicle 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 Pospsicle?

The hex code is #F2A60F. In RGB it's 242, 166, 15, and in HSL it's 40°, 90%, 50%.

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