ORANGES

Tangerine

#F2AC78

RGB 242, 172, 120 · HSL 26°, 82%, 71% · CMYK 0, 29, 50, 5

Tangerine is #F2AC78 in HEX — rgb(242, 172, 120), hsl(26°, 82%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 50%, 5%).

Tangerine pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 82%, 71%. 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#F2AC78

RGB242, 172, 120

HSL26°, 82%, 71%

HSV26°, 50%, 95%

CMYK0, 29, 50, 5

Decimal15903864

CSS RGBrgb(242, 172, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 82%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 1.2 · #F3AC76

Valspar

Butterscotch Sundae 2008-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #E9A871

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 3.4 · #EBAC74

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 3.5 · #F2AE73

Benjamin Moore

Vivid 138

ΔE 3.8 · #FEB681

Vista Paint

Taste of Summer C-981

ΔE 4 · #F0AD71

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 4.3 · #F7A879

Dunn-Edwards

Market Melon DE5199

ΔE 4.8 · #FBB377

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 5.1 · #FAAC72

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 5.6 · #EDAC6D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FCBA7D

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 6.7 · #E9AF81

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 17.9 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#F2AC78

#78BDF2

Analogous

#F27880

#F2AC78

#F2EA78

Triadic

#F2AC78

#78F2AD

#AD78F2

Split-Complementary

#F2AC78

#78F2EA

#7880F2

Tetradic

#F2AC78

#80F278

#78BDF2

#EA78F2

Monochromatic

#BE5D13

#EB8333

#F2AC78

#F9D7BE

#FDF1E8

Rectangle

#F2AC78

#BDF278

#78BDF2

#AD78F2

Compound

#F2AC78

#F2EA78

#78BDF2

#7880F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4BD93

#F2CFB4

#F4E3D6

Darker

#F08432

#BD580A

#713303

Saturation

#C7B3A3

#F2AD78

#F8AC72

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2AC78

#D3C476

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2AC78

#BABA80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2AC78

#F2A7AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tangerine 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

#F5AE75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2AC78

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2B399

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#53A3E0

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: #F2AC78;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2AC78;

CSS Variable

--color-tangerine: #F2AC78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangerine': '#F2AC78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2AC78] text-[#F2AC78]

SCSS

$tangerine: #F2AC78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2AC78?

#F2AC78 is Tangerine, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2AC78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangerine?

Tangerine 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 Tangerine?

Tangerine 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 Tangerine?

You can download Tangerine 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 Tangerine?

The hex code is #F2AC78. In RGB it's 242, 172, 120, and in HSL it's 26°, 82%, 71%.

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