ORANGES

Acapulco Sun

#F3732C

RGB 243, 115, 44 · HSL 21°, 89%, 56% · CMYK 0, 53, 82, 5

Acapulco Sun is #F3732C in HEX — rgb(243, 115, 44), hsl(21°, 89%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 82%, 5%).

Acapulco Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 89%, 56%. 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#F3732C

RGB243, 115, 44

HSL21°, 89%, 56%

HSV21°, 82%, 95%

CMYK0, 53, 82, 5

Decimal15954732

CSS RGBrgb(243, 115, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 89%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Acapulco Sun P230-7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 4 · #F86F29

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 5.3 · #F1711B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 6.2 · #EB7135

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 7.1 · #E3732B

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 7.8 · #EC7C26

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 8.4 · #E66C35

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Burst DEA113

ΔE 8.6 · #FF6E3A

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 9.5 · #E47237

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 9.8 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 15.2 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 15.6 · #FF963A

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 16 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 16.1 · #EA7C4C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 28 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F3732C

#2BADF3

Analogous

#F32B49

#F3732C

#F3D52B

Triadic

#F3732C

#2BF371

#712BF3

Split-Complementary

#F3732C

#2BF3D5

#2B49F3

Tetradic

#F3732C

#49F32B

#2BADF3

#D52BF3

Monochromatic

#7D3107

#C64D0C

#F3732C

#F7A173

#FBD2BC

Rectangle

#F3732C

#ADF32B

#2BADF3

#712BF3

Compound

#F3732C

#F3D52B

#2BADF3

#2B49F3

Variations

Lighter

#F58D55

#EFAC89

#F0D0BF

Darker

#DD5207

#9B3702

#5B2000

Saturation

#AD8671

#F3712B

#F96F25

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3732C

#BCAB1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3732C

#94943B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3732C

#F2707D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Acapulco Sun 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

#F6833C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3732C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E38860

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1E95D5

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: #F3732C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3732C;

CSS Variable

--color-acapulco-sun: #F3732C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acapulco-sun': '#F3732C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3732C] text-[#F3732C]

SCSS

$acapulco-sun: #F3732C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3732C?

#F3732C is Acapulco Sun, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3732C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acapulco Sun?

Acapulco Sun 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 Acapulco Sun?

Acapulco Sun 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 Acapulco Sun?

You can download Acapulco Sun 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 Acapulco Sun?

The hex code is #F3732C. In RGB it's 243, 115, 44, and in HSL it's 21°, 89%, 56%.

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