ORANGES

Pumpkin Hue

#F3A275

RGB 243, 162, 117 · HSL 21°, 84%, 71% · CMYK 0, 33, 52, 5

Pumpkin Hue is #F3A275 in HEX — rgb(243, 162, 117), hsl(21°, 84%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 52%, 5%).

Pumpkin Hue pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 84%, 71%. 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#F3A275

RGB243, 162, 117

HSL21°, 84%, 71%

HSV21°, 52%, 95%

CMYK0, 33, 52, 5

Decimal15966837

CSS RGBrgb(243, 162, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 84%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pumpkin Hue C-1023

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 1.7 · #F6A379

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 2.3 · #F7A879

Valspar

Orange Pecan 2003-1B

ΔE 3.3 · #EF9A6D

Sherwin-Williams

Inventive Orange SW6633

ΔE 3.4 · #E89D6F

PPG

Copper River 1196-5

ΔE 3.4 · #F7A270

Benjamin Moore

Butterfly 090

ΔE 4 · #FDA675

Behr

Sweet Curry M230-5

ΔE 4 · #EE9E6A

Dulux

Mexican Standoff S08G5

ΔE 5.2 · #EB9A76

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 5.7 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 6.2 · #F3AC76

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 6.4 · #EA936E

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.8 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 11.6 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#F3A275

#77C8F3

Analogous

#F3778A

#F3A275

#F3E177

Triadic

#F3A275

#77F3A2

#A277F3

Split-Complementary

#F3A275

#77F3E1

#778AF3

Tetradic

#F3A275

#8AF377

#77C8F3

#E177F3

Monochromatic

#C04E11

#ED7331

#F3A275

#F9D2BD

#FDEFE8

Rectangle

#F3A275

#C8F377

#77C8F3

#A277F3

Compound

#F3A275

#F3E177

#77C8F3

#778AF3

Variations

Lighter

#F6B592

#F2C9B3

#F4E1D6

Darker

#F27430

#C04808

#722902

Saturation

#C8AFA2

#F3A277

#F9A171

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3A275

#CEC073

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3A275

#B3B37C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3A275

#F39EA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pumpkin Hue 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

#F6A673

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3A275

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3AB97

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#52B0E2

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: #F3A275;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3A275;

CSS Variable

--color-pumpkin-hue: #F3A275;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumpkin-hue': '#F3A275' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3A275] text-[#F3A275]

SCSS

$pumpkin-hue: #F3A275;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3A275?

#F3A275 is Pumpkin Hue, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3A275 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumpkin Hue?

Pumpkin Hue 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 Pumpkin Hue?

Pumpkin Hue 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 Pumpkin Hue?

You can download Pumpkin Hue 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 Pumpkin Hue?

The hex code is #F3A275. In RGB it's 243, 162, 117, and in HSL it's 21°, 84%, 71%.

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