ORANGES

Nothing Less

#F2DEB9

RGB 242, 222, 185 · HSL 39°, 69%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 24, 5

Nothing Less is #F2DEB9 in HEX — rgb(242, 222, 185), hsl(39°, 69%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 5%).

Nothing Less pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 69%, 84%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F2DEB9

RGB242, 222, 185

HSL39°, 69%, 84%

HSV39°, 24%, 95%

CMYK0, 8, 24, 5

Decimal15916729

CSS RGBrgb(242, 222, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 69%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Nothing Less 875

Exact match

Vista Paint

Nothing Less C-874

ΔE 0.6 · #F1DDB7

PPG

Limitless 1091-3

ΔE 0.6 · #F0DDB8

Benjamin Moore

Precious 185

ΔE 1.2 · #F2DDB6

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 1.2 · #F6E1BC

Behr

Spinning Silk YL-W1

ΔE 1.4 · #F5E0BD

Valspar

Homey Cream 3007-6B

ΔE 1.4 · #F2E1BC

Sherwin-Williams

Jersey Cream SW6379

ΔE 1.5 · #F5DEBB

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 1.5 · #F2DEBC

Dulux

Curd S13F1

ΔE 1.8 · #F7DFB9

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1.9 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 3.3 · #F6DFC0

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.7 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F2DEB9

#BACEF2

Analogous

#F2C2BA

#F2DEB9

#EAF2BA

Triadic

#F2DEB9

#BAF2DF

#DFBAF2

Split-Complementary

#F2DEB9

#BAEAF2

#C2BAF2

Tetradic

#F2DEB9

#BAF2C2

#BACEF2

#F2BAEA

Monochromatic

#DBA239

#E6C079

#F2DEB9

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#F2DEB9

#CEF2BA

#BACEF2

#DFBAF2

Compound

#F2DEB9

#EAF2BA

#BACEF2

#C2BAF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E5C8

#F5EBD8

#F8F3EA

Darker

#E8BE6F

#CF911C

#7B550E

Saturation

#DFD9CE

#F2DFBA

#F9E1B4

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2DEB9

#ECE2BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2DEB9

#E2E2BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2DEB9

#F4D9DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nothing Less 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

#F5D3A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2DEB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D8CA

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.

#8BA9E1

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: #F2DEB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2DEB9;

CSS Variable

--color-nothing-less: #F2DEB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nothing-less': '#F2DEB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2DEB9] text-[#F2DEB9]

SCSS

$nothing-less: #F2DEB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2DEB9?

#F2DEB9 is Nothing Less, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2DEB9 warm or cool?

Nothing Less reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nothing Less?

Nothing Less 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 Nothing Less?

Nothing Less 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 Nothing Less?

You can download Nothing Less 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 Nothing Less?

The hex code is #F2DEB9. In RGB it's 242, 222, 185, and in HSL it's 39°, 69%, 84%.

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