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Spicy Paella

#F38F39

RGB 243, 143, 57 · HSL 28°, 89%, 59% · CMYK 0, 41, 77, 5

Spicy Paella is #F38F39 in HEX — rgb(243, 143, 57), hsl(28°, 89%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 77%, 5%).

Spicy Paella pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 89%, 59%. 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#F38F39

RGB243, 143, 57

HSL28°, 89%, 59%

HSV28°, 77%, 95%

CMYK0, 41, 77, 5

Decimal15961913

CSS RGBrgb(243, 143, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 89%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orange Serenade SB7C2

ΔE 1.4 · #F08E3A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 2.1 · #F38F3E

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 3.4 · #EF913E

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 3.5 · #EB882C

Benjamin Moore

Fruit 140

ΔE 4.2 · #F68D41

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 4.5 · #FF963A

Behr

Autumn Orange 270B-6

ΔE 4.6 · #F58838

Vista Paint

Au Gratin C-968

ΔE 4.7 · #FF9C43

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 4.8 · #FA9B40

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 5 · #FF9D45

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 5.9 · #FF9E4B

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 8.5 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 10.4 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 18.6 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#F38F39

#399DF3

Analogous

#F33940

#F38F39

#F3ED39

Triadic

#F38F39

#39F390

#9039F3

Split-Complementary

#F38F39

#39F3ED

#3940F3

Tetradic

#F38F39

#40F339

#399DF3

#ED39F3

Monochromatic

#8C4608

#D46A0C

#F38F39

#F8B982

#FCE1CA

Rectangle

#F38F39

#9DF339

#399DF3

#9039F3

Compound

#F38F39

#F3ED39

#399DF3

#3940F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6A661

#F0BD91

#F1D9C4

Darker

#E97108

#A44D02

#602D00

Saturation

#B2957B

#F39039

#F99034

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F38F39

#C8B631

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F38F39

#A6A64B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F38F39

#F38994

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spicy Paella 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

#F69846

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F38F39

Daylight 5500K

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

#E39D6A

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.

#2086E0

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: #F38F39;

CSS — background

background-color: #F38F39;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy-paella: #F38F39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy-paella': '#F38F39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F38F39] text-[#F38F39]

SCSS

$spicy-paella: #F38F39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F38F39?

#F38F39 is Spicy Paella, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F38F39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spicy Paella?

Spicy Paella 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 Spicy Paella?

Spicy Paella 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 Spicy Paella?

You can download Spicy Paella 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 Spicy Paella?

The hex code is #F38F39. In RGB it's 243, 143, 57, and in HSL it's 28°, 89%, 59%.

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