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Hazy Day

#F2CC99

RGB 242, 204, 153 · HSL 34°, 77%, 77% · CMYK 0, 16, 37, 5

Hazy Day is #F2CC99 in HEX — rgb(242, 204, 153), hsl(34°, 77%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 37%, 5%).

Hazy Day pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 77%, 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#F2CC99

RGB242, 204, 153

HSL34°, 77%, 77%

HSV34°, 37%, 95%

CMYK0, 16, 37, 5

Decimal15912089

CSS RGBrgb(242, 204, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 77%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ambitious Amber SW6366

ΔE 0.8 · #F0CB97

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 1.5 · #F4D09D

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 1.9 · #EFCB9B

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 2.1 · #F3CD9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 2.1 · #EDCC99

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 2.2 · #F5CE9F

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 2.2 · #EECC96

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #EBC995

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 2.3 · #F9D09F

Kilz

Citrus Spice LD180-02

ΔE 2.4 · #F0C797

Dulux

Paw Paw S11G3

ΔE 2.5 · #FAD19C

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 3.9 · #F5D5A3

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.5 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.9 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.6 · #E6D690

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

#F2CC99

#97BEF2

Analogous

#F29D97

#F2CC99

#EBF297

Triadic

#F2CC99

#97F2CA

#CA97F2

Split-Complementary

#F2CC99

#97EBF2

#9D97F2

Tetradic

#F2CC99

#97F29D

#97BEF2

#F297EB

Monochromatic

#D4841C

#E9A853

#F2CC99

#FAEDDB

#FCF4E8

Rectangle

#F2CC99

#BEF297

#97BEF2

#CA97F2

Compound

#F2CC99

#EBF297

#97BEF2

#9D97F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4D5AC

#F3DFC5

#F6ECDF

Darker

#ECA84E

#C77811

#764607

Saturation

#D2C6B7

#F2CA97

#F8CB90

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

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2CC99

#E3D699

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2CC99

#D3D3A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2CC99

#F4C6CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hazy Day 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

#F5C68E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2CC99

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CBB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#6D9FE1

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: #F2CC99;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2CC99;

CSS Variable

--color-hazy-day: #F2CC99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hazy-day': '#F2CC99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2CC99] text-[#F2CC99]

SCSS

$hazy-day: #F2CC99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2CC99?

#F2CC99 is Hazy Day, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2CC99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hazy Day?

Hazy Day 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 Hazy Day?

Hazy Day 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 Hazy Day?

You can download Hazy Day 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 Hazy Day?

The hex code is #F2CC99. In RGB it's 242, 204, 153, and in HSL it's 34°, 77%, 77%.

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