ORANGES

Creamy

#F2C6A1

RGB 242, 198, 161 · HSL 27°, 76%, 79% · CMYK 0, 18, 33, 5

Creamy is #F2C6A1 in HEX — rgb(242, 198, 161), hsl(27°, 76%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 5%).

Creamy pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 76%, 79%. 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#F2C6A1

RGB242, 198, 161

HSL27°, 76%, 79%

HSV27°, 33%, 95%

CMYK0, 18, 33, 5

Decimal15910561

CSS RGBrgb(242, 198, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 76%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Creamy 2166-50

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 1.4 · #F4C69F

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 1.9 · #F6C9A1

Vista Paint

Mango Tango C-1007

ΔE 2.4 · #EDC5A3

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F7C5A0

Dunn-Edwards

Allspice DE5247

ΔE 2.8 · #F8CDAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Tango 1008

ΔE 2.9 · #ECC4A3

Valspar

Coral Gable 2003-2B

ΔE 3.4 · #FDCCA9

Behr

Sheer Apricot M240-4

ΔE 3.4 · #F8C69D

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 4.5 · #F8C99C

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 5.7 · #F3CD9E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.2 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.2 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 10.2 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 17.5 · #C2B078

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

#F2C6A1

#A1CEF2

Analogous

#F2A1A5

#F2C6A1

#F2EEA1

Triadic

#F2C6A1

#A1F2C5

#C5A1F2

Split-Complementary

#F2C6A1

#A1F2EE

#A1A5F2

Tetradic

#F2C6A1

#A5F2A1

#A1CEF2

#EEA1F2

Monochromatic

#DC731E

#E99C5D

#F2C6A1

#FBEFE4

#FCF1E9

Rectangle

#F2C6A1

#CEF2A1

#A1CEF2

#C5A1F2

Compound

#F2C6A1

#F2EEA1

#A1CEF2

#A1A5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5D1B4

#F4DDCA

#F6EBE2

Darker

#EC9A56

#CB6612

#793B08

Saturation

#D6C8BD

#F2C5A1

#F9C59A

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

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2C6A1

#DFD4A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2C6A1

#CECEA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2C6A1

#F3C2C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Creamy 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

#F5C194

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2C6A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C6B8

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.

#75B1E1

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 · 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 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: #F2C6A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2C6A1;

CSS Variable

--color-creamy: #F2C6A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creamy': '#F2C6A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2C6A1] text-[#F2C6A1]

SCSS

$creamy: #F2C6A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2C6A1?

#F2C6A1 is Creamy, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2C6A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creamy?

Creamy 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 Creamy?

Creamy 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 Creamy?

You can download Creamy 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 Creamy?

The hex code is #F2C6A1. In RGB it's 242, 198, 161, and in HSL it's 27°, 76%, 79%.

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