ORANGES

Clarified Butter

#F2D4AC

RGB 242, 212, 172 · HSL 34°, 73%, 81% · CMYK 0, 12, 29, 5

Clarified Butter is #F2D4AC in HEX — rgb(242, 212, 172), hsl(34°, 73%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 29%, 5%).

Clarified Butter pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 73%, 81%. 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#F2D4AC

RGB242, 212, 172

HSL34°, 73%, 81%

HSV34°, 29%, 95%

CMYK0, 12, 29, 5

Decimal15914156

CSS RGBrgb(242, 212, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 73%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Clarified Butter 3001-6B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Sand DE5324

ΔE 1 · #F1D5AE

Benjamin Moore

Manila 2158-50

ΔE 1.1 · #F5D7AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Coin Purse 896

ΔE 1.1 · #EFD3AA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 1.2 · #F3D3AD

Behr

Pale Honey PPU6-8

ΔE 1.2 · #F4D5AB

Vista Paint

Coin Purse C-895

ΔE 1.4 · #EED3AA

Sherwin-Williams

Inviting Ivory SW6372

ΔE 1.7 · #F2D5B0

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.4 · #EACFA6

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 2.4 · #FADAB2

PPG

Spice Is Nice 1090-2

ΔE 2.9 · #EBD0A4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.3 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.4 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 13.5 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#F2D4AC

#ABCAF2

Analogous

#F2B0AB

#F2D4AC

#EDF2AB

Triadic

#F2D4AC

#ABF2D3

#D3ABF2

Split-Complementary

#F2D4AC

#ABEDF2

#B0ABF2

Tetradic

#F2D4AC

#ABF2B0

#ABCAF2

#F2ABED

Monochromatic

#DD8E27

#E8B169

#F2D4AC

#FCF3E9

Rectangle

#F2D4AC

#CAF2AB

#ABCAF2

#D3ABF2

Compound

#F2D4AC

#EDF2AB

#ABCAF2

#B0ABF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5DCBC

#F4E4D0

#F7EFE5

Darker

#EAAE60

#CD7E16

#7A490B

Saturation

#D9D0C4

#F2D3AB

#F8D4A5

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D4AC

#E6DCAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D4AC

#D9D9B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D4AC

#F4CFD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clarified Butter 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

#F5CC9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D4AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D1C0

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.

#7EA9E1

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: #F2D4AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D4AC;

CSS Variable

--color-clarified-butter: #F2D4AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clarified-butter': '#F2D4AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D4AC] text-[#F2D4AC]

SCSS

$clarified-butter: #F2D4AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D4AC?

#F2D4AC is Clarified Butter, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D4AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clarified Butter?

Clarified Butter 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 Clarified Butter?

Clarified Butter 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 Clarified Butter?

You can download Clarified Butter 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 Clarified Butter?

The hex code is #F2D4AC. In RGB it's 242, 212, 172, and in HSL it's 34°, 73%, 81%.

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