ORANGES

Peach Temptation

#F2C5B2

RGB 242, 197, 178 · HSL 18°, 71%, 82% · CMYK 0, 19, 26, 5

Peach Temptation is #F2C5B2 in HEX — rgb(242, 197, 178), hsl(18°, 71%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 26%, 5%).

Peach Temptation pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 71%, 82%. 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#F2C5B2

RGB242, 197, 178

HSL18°, 71%, 82%

HSV18°, 26%, 95%

CMYK0, 19, 26, 5

Decimal15910322

CSS RGBrgb(242, 197, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 71%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pink Satin C-1056

ΔE 0.4 · #F3C6B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Satin 1057

ΔE 0.8 · #F4C6B4

Benjamin Moore

Antique 1198

ΔE 1.7 · #F3C9B6

Dunn-Edwards

Brilliant Beige DE5184

ΔE 2.1 · #EFC5B5

Kilz

Gentle Embrace LB190-02

ΔE 2.2 · #F3CAB6

Dulux

Kimono S08G2

ΔE 2.4 · #FAC9B5

Behr

Sweet Pastel MQ3-39

ΔE 2.9 · #ECC4AD

Sherwin-Williams

Cosmetic Peach SW6618

ΔE 3 · #F3C1AB

PPG

Spiced Orange 1199-3

ΔE 3.1 · #EDC7B6

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 3.2 · #F5C2AC

Valspar

Tropical Breeze 2002-2A

ΔE 4.4 · #FBC8AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.7 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 13.2 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F2C5B2

#B1DEF2

Analogous

#F2B1BE

#F2C5B2

#F2E5B1

Triadic

#F2C5B2

#B1F2C4

#C4B1F2

Split-Complementary

#F2C5B2

#B1F2E5

#B1BEF2

Tetradic

#F2C5B2

#BEF2B1

#B1DEF2

#E5B1F2

Monochromatic

#DC622E

#E7936F

#F2C5B2

#FBEFE9

Rectangle

#F2C5B2

#DEF2B1

#B1DEF2

#C4B1F2

Compound

#F2C5B2

#F2E5B1

#B1DEF2

#B1BEF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4D0C0

#F4DDD3

#F7ECE7

Darker

#E98D66

#CD4F19

#7A2D0C

Saturation

#DBCDC7

#F2C4B1

#F8C1AA

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2C5B2

#DCD4B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2C5B2

#CECEB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2C5B2

#F2C3C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peach Temptation 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

#F5C0A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2C5B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C5C5

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.

#83C4E0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F2C5B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2C5B2;

CSS Variable

--color-peach-temptation: #F2C5B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peach-temptation': '#F2C5B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2C5B2] text-[#F2C5B2]

SCSS

$peach-temptation: #F2C5B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2C5B2?

#F2C5B2 is Peach Temptation, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2C5B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peach Temptation?

Peach Temptation 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 Peach Temptation?

Peach Temptation 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 Peach Temptation?

You can download Peach Temptation 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 Peach Temptation?

The hex code is #F2C5B2. In RGB it's 242, 197, 178, and in HSL it's 18°, 71%, 82%.

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