ORANGES

Precious

#F2DDB6

RGB 242, 221, 182 · HSL 39°, 70%, 83% · CMYK 0, 9, 25, 5

Precious is #F2DDB6 in HEX — rgb(242, 221, 182), hsl(39°, 70%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 5%).

Precious pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 70%, 83%. 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#F2DDB6

RGB242, 221, 182

HSL39°, 70%, 83%

HSV39°, 25%, 95%

CMYK0, 9, 25, 5

Decimal15916470

CSS RGBrgb(242, 221, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 70%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Precious 185

Exact match

Vista Paint

Nothing Less C-874

ΔE 0.7 · #F1DDB7

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1 · #EFDBB3

Behr

Calla PPU6-12

ΔE 1 · #F2DFB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Nothing Less 875

ΔE 1.2 · #F2DEB9

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 1.2 · #F3DFB6

Dulux

Curd S13F1

ΔE 1.6 · #F7DFB9

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E1BC

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 1.9 · #F2E1BA

Sherwin-Williams

Jersey Cream SW6379

ΔE 2.2 · #F5DEBB

Dunn-Edwards

Champagne DEC723

ΔE 2.6 · #F3DEBC

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.2 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 5.3 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 6.1 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F2DDB6

#B5CBF2

Analogous

#F2BEB5

#F2DDB6

#E9F2B5

Triadic

#F2DDB6

#B5F2DD

#DDB5F2

Split-Complementary

#F2DDB6

#B5E9F2

#BEB5F2

Tetradic

#F2DDB6

#B5F2BE

#B5CBF2

#F2B5E9

Monochromatic

#DBA033

#E7BF74

#F2DDB6

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#F2DDB6

#CBF2B5

#B5CBF2

#DDB5F2

Compound

#F2DDB6

#E9F2B5

#B5CBF2

#BEB5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E4C4

#F4EAD6

#F7F2E8

Darker

#E8BC6A

#CE8F1B

#7A540D

Saturation

#DDD6CB

#F2DDB5

#F8DFAF

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2DDB6

#EBE1B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2DDB6

#E1E1BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2DDB6

#F4D8DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Precious 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

#F5D2A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2DDB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D7C8

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#87A6E1

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: #F2DDB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2DDB6;

CSS Variable

--color-precious: #F2DDB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'precious': '#F2DDB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2DDB6] text-[#F2DDB6]

SCSS

$precious: #F2DDB6;

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#EDDDB7 · ΔE 2.1

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#EED7B2 · ΔE 2.3

Summer Harvest

#EEDFB7 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2DDB6?

#F2DDB6 is Precious, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2DDB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Precious?

Precious 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 Precious?

Precious 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 Precious?

You can download Precious 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 Precious?

The hex code is #F2DDB6. In RGB it's 242, 221, 182, and in HSL it's 39°, 70%, 83%.

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