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Crunch

#F2B45F

RGB 242, 180, 95 · HSL 35°, 85%, 66% · CMYK 0, 26, 61, 5

Crunch is #F2B45F in HEX — rgb(242, 180, 95), hsl(35°, 85%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 61%, 5%).

Crunch pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 85%, 66%. 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#F2B45F

RGB242, 180, 95

HSL35°, 85%, 66%

HSV35°, 61%, 95%

CMYK0, 26, 61, 5

Decimal15905887

CSS RGBrgb(242, 180, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 85%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crunch S12H6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pan 181

ΔE 2.2 · #EDB45E

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Brass DE5285

ΔE 2.3 · #ECAE58

Valspar

Afternoon Tea 3002-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #F4B65B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 3.4 · #F4AF5B

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 3.6 · #EBAD5E

Behr

Kernel BIC-29

ΔE 4.1 · #EFB667

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 4.5 · #EFAE52

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 5.4 · #F2AD62

Vista Paint

Sweet Michelle K-578

ΔE 5.6 · #FFB76A

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Poppy 927

ΔE 5.6 · #E1AE58

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 5.7 · #FCC266

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 7.7 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 8.5 · #F4C472

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.6 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#F2B45F

#5F9CF2

Analogous

#F26B5F

#F2B45F

#E6F25F

Triadic

#F2B45F

#5FF2B5

#B55FF2

Split-Complementary

#F2B45F

#5FE6F2

#6B5FF2

Tetradic

#F2B45F

#5FF26B

#5F9CF2

#F25FE6

Monochromatic

#AA690E

#EC9418

#F2B45F

#F8D5A5

#FDF4E7

Rectangle

#F2B45F

#9CF25F

#5F9CF2

#B55FF2

Compound

#F2B45F

#E6F25F

#5F9CF2

#6B5FF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C37F

#F1D1A5

#F3E4CF

Darker

#F2991B

#B36B06

#6B3F01

Saturation

#BEAC92

#F2B55F

#F8B658

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B45F

#D9C75D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B45F

#C0C06F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B45F

#F4ACB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crunch 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

#F5B462

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B45F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2B987

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.

#3E82E0

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: #F2B45F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B45F;

CSS Variable

--color-crunch: #F2B45F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crunch': '#F2B45F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B45F] text-[#F2B45F]

SCSS

$crunch: #F2B45F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B45F?

#F2B45F is Crunch, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B45F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crunch?

Crunch 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 Crunch?

Crunch 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 Crunch?

You can download Crunch 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 Crunch?

The hex code is #F2B45F. In RGB it's 242, 180, 95, and in HSL it's 35°, 85%, 66%.

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