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Smoked Ham

#F2B381

RGB 242, 179, 129 · HSL 27°, 81%, 73% · CMYK 0, 26, 47, 5

Smoked Ham is #F2B381 in HEX — rgb(242, 179, 129), hsl(27°, 81%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 47%, 5%).

Smoked Ham pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 81%, 73%. 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#F2B381

RGB242, 179, 129

HSL27°, 81%, 73%

HSV27°, 47%, 95%

CMYK0, 26, 47, 5

Decimal15905665

CSS RGBrgb(242, 179, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 81%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 2.9 · #EDB384

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 3.2 · #F2B985

Valspar

Tomato Bisque 2008-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #E9AB77

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 3.4 · #F0B67E

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E9AF81

Benjamin Moore

Tooty 089

ΔE 3.6 · #FBB78A

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 4.1 · #F2AC78

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 4.2 · #EBAC74

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 4.9 · #EDAA80

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 5 · #F3AC76

Vista Paint

Sirena Sun K-586

ΔE 5.2 · #F2B276

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 5.3 · #EAB781

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.3 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.5 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 13.9 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 16.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#F2B381

#82C0F2

Analogous

#F28288

#F2B381

#F2EC82

Triadic

#F2B381

#82F2B5

#B582F2

Split-Complementary

#F2B381

#82F2EC

#8288F2

Tetradic

#F2B381

#88F282

#82C0F2

#EC82F2

Monochromatic

#C66515

#EB8B3D

#F2B381

#F9DEC8

#FDF1E8

Rectangle

#F2B381

#C0F282

#82C0F2

#B582F2

Compound

#F2B381

#F2EC82

#82C0F2

#8288F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C39B

#F2D3B9

#F5E6D9

Darker

#EF8C3B

#C25D0B

#733604

Saturation

#CBB8A9

#F2B582

#F8B47C

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B381

#D6C880

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B381

#C0C089

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B381

#F3AEB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Smoked Ham 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

#F5B37C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B381

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2B8A0

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.

#5CA5E1

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: #F2B381;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B381;

CSS Variable

--color-smoked-ham: #F2B381;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoked-ham': '#F2B381' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B381] text-[#F2B381]

SCSS

$smoked-ham: #F2B381;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B381?

#F2B381 is Smoked Ham, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B381 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoked Ham?

Smoked Ham 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 Smoked Ham?

Smoked Ham 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 Smoked Ham?

You can download Smoked Ham 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 Smoked Ham?

The hex code is #F2B381. In RGB it's 242, 179, 129, and in HSL it's 27°, 81%, 73%.

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