ORANGES

Word of Mouth

#F2BE96

RGB 242, 190, 150 · HSL 26°, 78%, 77% · CMYK 0, 21, 38, 5

Word of Mouth is #F2BE96 in HEX — rgb(242, 190, 150), hsl(26°, 78%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 38%, 5%).

Word of Mouth pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 78%, 77%. 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#F2BE96

RGB242, 190, 150

HSL26°, 78%, 77%

HSV26°, 38%, 95%

CMYK0, 21, 38, 5

Decimal15908502

CSS RGBrgb(242, 190, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 78%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Caramel Sugar 2007-6A

ΔE 2 · #F1BA91

Behr

Sheer Apricot M240-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F8C69D

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 3.1 · #F7C5A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 3.5 · #EABE97

Vista Paint

Salmon River K-620

ΔE 3.7 · #F2C19F

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 3.7 · #F4C69F

Benjamin Moore

Soft 096

ΔE 3.9 · #F5C6A1

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 4.2 · #F2C1A0

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 4.6 · #F8C99C

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.6 · #F1BF8E

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 4.7 · #F0BD9E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 8.1 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 10 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 12.3 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 17.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F2BE96

#97CAF2

Analogous

#F2979D

#F2BE96

#F2EC97

Triadic

#F2BE96

#97F2BE

#BE97F2

Split-Complementary

#F2BE96

#97F2EC

#979DF2

Tetradic

#F2BE96

#9DF297

#97CAF2

#EC97F2

Monochromatic

#D56B1A

#EA9453

#F2BE96

#FBE8DB

#FCF1E8

Rectangle

#F2BE96

#CAF297

#97CAF2

#BE97F2

Compound

#F2BE96

#F2EC97

#97CAF2

#979DF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5CBAB

#F3D9C4

#F6E9DF

Darker

#ED924D

#C9600F

#773706

Saturation

#D2C3B7

#F2BE97

#F9BD90

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2BE96

#DBCF95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2BE96

#C8C89C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2BE96

#F3BAC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Word of Mouth 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

#F5BB8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2BE96

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C0B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#6CAFE1

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: #F2BE96;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2BE96;

CSS Variable

--color-word-of-mouth: #F2BE96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'word-of-mouth': '#F2BE96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2BE96] text-[#F2BE96]

SCSS

$word-of-mouth: #F2BE96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2BE96?

#F2BE96 is Word of Mouth, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2BE96 warm or cool?

Word of Mouth reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Word of Mouth?

Word of Mouth 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 Word of Mouth?

Word of Mouth 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 Word of Mouth?

You can download Word of Mouth 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 Word of Mouth?

The hex code is #F2BE96. In RGB it's 242, 190, 150, and in HSL it's 26°, 78%, 77%.

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