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Crusta

#F38653

RGB 243, 134, 83 · HSL 19°, 87%, 64% · CMYK 0, 45, 66, 5

Crusta is #F38653 in HEX — rgb(243, 134, 83), hsl(19°, 87%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 66%, 5%).

Crusta pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 87%, 64%. 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#F38653

RGB243, 134, 83

HSL19°, 87%, 64%

HSV19°, 66%, 95%

CMYK0, 45, 66, 5

Decimal15959635

CSS RGBrgb(243, 134, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 87%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Autumn Glimmer 2003-1A

ΔE 3.1 · #E97F4E

Vista Paint

Mathew's Fire K-625

ΔE 3.4 · #FA8658

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 3.6 · #EA7C4C

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 083

ΔE 4.4 · #F6865C

Behr

Florida Mango 250D-5

ΔE 5.4 · #F68D61

Dulux

Encounter S09H7

ΔE 6 · #FF8F52

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 6 · #FC8258

PPG

Orange Poppy 1196-7

ΔE 6.1 · #E68750

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 6.9 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 7.9 · #E27A53

Dunn-Edwards

Valley of Fire DE5167

ΔE 8.2 · #FF8A4A

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 8.4 · #E16F3E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.6 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 15.4 · #C27136

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 16.9 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 17.9 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#F38653

#53C0F3

Analogous

#F35371

#F38653

#F3D653

Triadic

#F38653

#53F386

#8653F3

Split-Complementary

#F38653

#53F3D6

#5371F3

Tetradic

#F38653

#71F353

#53C0F3

#D653F3

Monochromatic

#A23B0B

#EA5510

#F38653

#F8B89B

#FDEBE2

Rectangle

#F38653

#C0F353

#53C0F3

#8653F3

Compound

#F38653

#F3D653

#53C0F3

#5371F3

Variations

Lighter

#F59E76

#F1B99F

#F2D8CB

Darker

#F45911

#B03A04

#682100

Saturation

#BB9A8B

#F38653

#F9844D

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F38653

#C3B34E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F38653

#A0A05C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F38653

#F2838E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crusta 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

#F69159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F38653

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3967E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#35AAE1

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: #F38653;

CSS — background

background-color: #F38653;

CSS Variable

--color-crusta: #F38653;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crusta': '#F38653' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F38653] text-[#F38653]

SCSS

$crusta: #F38653;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F38653?

#F38653 is Crusta, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F38653 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crusta?

Crusta 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 Crusta?

Crusta 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 Crusta?

You can download Crusta 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 Crusta?

The hex code is #F38653. In RGB it's 243, 134, 83, and in HSL it's 19°, 87%, 64%.

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