ORANGES

O’Brien Orange

#F3A347

RGB 243, 163, 71 · HSL 32°, 88%, 62% · CMYK 0, 33, 71, 5

O’Brien Orange is #F3A347 in HEX — rgb(243, 163, 71), hsl(32°, 88%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 71%, 5%).

O’Brien Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 88%, 62%. 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#F3A347

RGB243, 163, 71

HSL32°, 88%, 62%

HSV32°, 71%, 95%

CMYK0, 33, 71, 5

Decimal15967047

CSS RGBrgb(243, 163, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 88%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 2 · #F4A045

Dulux

Egyptian Gold S12H7

ΔE 3.2 · #EFA34C

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 3.4 · #ED9B44

Behr

Gilded Leaves HDC-FL14-5

ΔE 3.4 · #ECA03D

Benjamin Moore

Mango 154

ΔE 3.6 · #FFA94F

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Marmalade DE5222

ΔE 4 · #FFAE52

Valspar

Pumpkin Butter 2007-1B

ΔE 4.4 · #FEAF50

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 4.8 · #EFA94A

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 5.4 · #FFA348

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 6.2 · #FEB14B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.1 · #F4AF5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 8.1 · #FF9D45

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.1 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 10 · #DF892A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.1 · #ECC363

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

#F3A347

#4998F3

Analogous

#F34F49

#F3A347

#EEF349

Triadic

#F3A347

#49F3A4

#A449F3

Split-Complementary

#F3A347

#49EEF3

#4F49F3

Tetradic

#F3A347

#49F34F

#4998F3

#F349EE

Monochromatic

#99560A

#E17F0E

#F3A347

#F8C891

#FDECD9

Rectangle

#F3A347

#98F349

#4998F3

#A449F3

Compound

#F3A347

#EEF349

#4998F3

#4F49F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6B66D

#F0C899

#F2DEC8

Darker

#F3860A

#AB5D03

#653600

Saturation

#B8A085

#F3A449

#F9A443

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3A347

#D1BF43

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3A347

#B4B45A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3A347

#F49BA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

O’Brien Orange 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

#F6A750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3A347

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3AC75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#2C80E1

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: #F3A347;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3A347;

CSS Variable

--color-o’brien-orange: #F3A347;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'o’brien-orange': '#F3A347' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3A347] text-[#F3A347]

SCSS

$o’brien-orange: #F3A347;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3A347?

#F3A347 is O’Brien Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3A347 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with O’Brien Orange?

O’Brien Orange 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 O’Brien Orange?

O’Brien Orange 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 O’Brien Orange?

You can download O’Brien Orange 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 O’Brien Orange?

The hex code is #F3A347. In RGB it's 243, 163, 71, and in HSL it's 32°, 88%, 62%.

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