ORANGES

Desert

#F2CBA8

RGB 242, 203, 168 · HSL 28°, 74%, 80% · CMYK 0, 16, 31, 5

Desert is #F2CBA8 in HEX — rgb(242, 203, 168), hsl(28°, 74%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 31%, 5%).

Desert pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 74%, 80%. 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#F2CBA8

RGB242, 203, 168

HSL28°, 74%, 80%

HSV28°, 31%, 95%

CMYK0, 16, 31, 5

Decimal15911848

CSS RGBrgb(242, 203, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 74%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hathaway HC-53

Exact match

Vista Paint

Beachville K-1060

ΔE 1.5 · #EEC7A5

Dunn-Edwards

Allspice DE5247

ΔE 1.9 · #F8CDAA

Valspar

New Peach 2008-6B

ΔE 1.9 · #F8D0AC

Behr

Ice Cream Parlour M240-3

ΔE 2.3 · #F9D1AF

PPG

Caramel Ice 1202-4

ΔE 2.4 · #EEC9AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Tango 1008

ΔE 2.6 · #ECC4A3

Dulux

Satin Latour S10G2

ΔE 3.6 · #FAD5B0

Kilz

Cantaloupe Juice LB200-01

ΔE 3.6 · #EFC5A8

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.8 · #F3D3AD

Sherwin-Williams

Flan SW6652

ΔE 3.9 · #F4D4AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.7 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5.7 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 8.9 · #EFDBB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#F2CBA8

#A6CFF2

Analogous

#F2A6A9

#F2CBA8

#F2EFA6

Triadic

#F2CBA8

#A6F2C9

#C9A6F2

Split-Complementary

#F2CBA8

#A6F2EF

#A6A9F2

Tetradic

#F2CBA8

#A9F2A6

#A6CFF2

#EFA6F2

Monochromatic

#DE7921

#E8A164

#F2CBA8

#FCF2E9

Rectangle

#F2CBA8

#CFF2A6

#A6CFF2

#C9A6F2

Compound

#F2CBA8

#F2EFA6

#A6CFF2

#A6A9F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4D4B8

#F4DFCD

#F6EDE4

Darker

#EB9E5C

#CC6A15

#793E0A

Saturation

#D7CBC1

#F2C9A6

#F8C9A0

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2CBA8

#E1D7A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2CBA8

#D2D2AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2CBA8

#F3C7CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert 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

#F5C599

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2CBA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CABD

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.

#7AB1E1

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: #F2CBA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2CBA8;

CSS Variable

--color-desert: #F2CBA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert': '#F2CBA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2CBA8] text-[#F2CBA8]

SCSS

$desert: #F2CBA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2CBA8?

#F2CBA8 is Desert, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2CBA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert?

Desert 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 Desert?

Desert 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 Desert?

You can download Desert 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 Desert?

The hex code is #F2CBA8. In RGB it's 242, 203, 168, and in HSL it's 28°, 74%, 80%.

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