ORANGES

Paper Lantern

#F2E0C4

RGB 242, 224, 196 · HSL 37°, 64%, 86% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 5

Paper Lantern is #F2E0C4 in HEX — rgb(242, 224, 196), hsl(37°, 64%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 5%).

Paper Lantern pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 64%, 86%. 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#F2E0C4

RGB242, 224, 196

HSL37°, 64%, 86%

HSV37°, 19%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 5

Decimal15917252

CSS RGBrgb(242, 224, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 64%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Paper Lantern SW7676

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cream Washed DE6149

ΔE 0.5 · #F2E0C5

PPG

Honey Beige 1207-3

ΔE 0.7 · #F3E2C6

Behr

Cream Puff PPU6-10

ΔE 1.1 · #F4E3C7

Benjamin Moore

Heartsmere 1114

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDDBF

Vista Paint

Julesberg K-1030

ΔE 1.6 · #F3E1C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Haystack 887

ΔE 1.7 · #F1E3C7

Valspar

Simple Pleasures 3003-6C

ΔE 1.8 · #F1DCBF

Dulux

Porcelain Pink Half S11F1H

ΔE 1.8 · #F1E1C8

Kilz

Lace Gloves LD190-02

ΔE 2 · #F6DFC2

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 2.5 · #F6DFC0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 2.5 · #F8E7C9

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.2 · #F1E6C8

IKEA

IKEA071 71

ΔE 3.4 · #FBE6CE

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#F2E0C4

#C4D6F2

Analogous

#F2CAC4

#F2E0C4

#EDF2C4

Triadic

#F2E0C4

#C4F2E1

#E1C4F2

Split-Complementary

#F2E0C4

#C4EDF2

#CAC4F2

Tetradic

#F2E0C4

#C4F2CA

#C4D6F2

#F2C4ED

Monochromatic

#D7A047

#E4C086

#F2E0C4

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#F2E0C4

#D6F2C4

#C4D6F2

#E1C4F2

Compound

#F2E0C4

#EDF2C4

#C4D6F2

#CAC4F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E7D0

#F5ECDE

#F8F4ED

Darker

#E5BC7A

#CE8C24

#7A5213

Saturation

#E2DDD4

#F2E1C4

#F9E2BE

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E0C4

#ECE4C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E0C4

#E3E3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E0C4

#F3DCE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Paper Lantern 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

#F5D5AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E0C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DAD2

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.

#95B2E0

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: #F2E0C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E0C4;

CSS Variable

--color-paper-lantern: #F2E0C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper-lantern': '#F2E0C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E0C4] text-[#F2E0C4]

SCSS

$paper-lantern: #F2E0C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E0C4?

#F2E0C4 is Paper Lantern, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E0C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper Lantern?

Paper Lantern 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 Paper Lantern?

Paper Lantern 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 Paper Lantern?

You can download Paper Lantern 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 Paper Lantern?

The hex code is #F2E0C4. In RGB it's 242, 224, 196, and in HSL it's 37°, 64%, 86%.

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