ORANGES

Orange Ochre

#F39C4E

RGB 243, 156, 78 · HSL 28°, 87%, 63% · CMYK 0, 36, 68, 5

Orange Ochre is #F39C4E in HEX — rgb(243, 156, 78), hsl(28°, 87%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 68%, 5%).

Orange Ochre pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 87%, 63%. 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#F39C4E

RGB243, 156, 78

HSL28°, 87%, 63%

HSV28°, 68%, 95%

CMYK0, 36, 68, 5

Decimal15965262

CSS RGBrgb(243, 156, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 87%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Ochre 2010-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 3.6 · #FA9B51

PPG

Fall Leaf 1197-6

ΔE 3.8 · #F69A54

Benjamin Moore

Fruity 147

ΔE 4.4 · #FA9E49

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 4.5 · #FFA450

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Peach DE5236

ΔE 4.9 · #E6994C

Dulux

Golden Koi S11G7

ΔE 5.4 · #E99E4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocktail Hour 976

ΔE 5.4 · #FD9A52

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 5.7 · #F4A045

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.4 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.1 · #EFA94A

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 10.3 · #DF892A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.8 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 14.3 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#F39C4E

#4FA6F3

Analogous

#F34F54

#F39C4E

#F3ED4F

Triadic

#F39C4E

#4FF39B

#9B4FF3

Split-Complementary

#F39C4E

#4FF3ED

#4F54F3

Tetradic

#F39C4E

#54F34F

#4FA6F3

#ED4FF3

Monochromatic

#9D4F0B

#E57310

#F39C4E

#F8C496

#FDECDE

Rectangle

#F39C4E

#A6F34F

#4FA6F3

#9B4FF3

Compound

#F39C4E

#F3ED4F

#4FA6F3

#4F54F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5AF72

#F0C49D

#F2DDCA

Darker

#F4790D

#AD5304

#673000

Saturation

#B99F88

#F39B4F

#F99B48

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F39C4E

#CDBC4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F39C4E

#AFAF5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F39C4E

#F395A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Ochre 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

#F6A256

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F39C4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3A77A

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.

#318EE0

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: #F39C4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F39C4E;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-ochre: #F39C4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-ochre': '#F39C4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F39C4E] text-[#F39C4E]

SCSS

$orange-ochre: #F39C4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F39C4E?

#F39C4E is Orange Ochre, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F39C4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Ochre?

Orange Ochre 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 Orange Ochre?

Orange Ochre 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 Orange Ochre?

You can download Orange Ochre 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 Orange Ochre?

The hex code is #F39C4E. In RGB it's 243, 156, 78, and in HSL it's 28°, 87%, 63%.

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