ORANGES

Blazing Autumn

#F3AD63

RGB 243, 173, 99 · HSL 31°, 86%, 67% · CMYK 0, 29, 59, 5

Blazing Autumn is #F3AD63 in HEX — rgb(243, 173, 99), hsl(31°, 86%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 59%, 5%).

Blazing Autumn pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 86%, 67%. 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#F3AD63

RGB243, 173, 99

HSL31°, 86%, 67%

HSV31°, 59%, 95%

CMYK0, 29, 59, 5

Decimal15969635

CSS RGBrgb(243, 173, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 86%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Blazing Autumn DE5235

Exact match

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 0.6 · #F2AD62

Valspar

Toasted Honey 2006-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #EFA861

Dulux

Cheater S11G6

ΔE 2.8 · #EEAC5D

Sherwin-Williams

Summer Day SW6662

ΔE 3.3 · #EAAA62

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Madness 968

ΔE 3.7 · #FFB268

Behr

Arizona 290D-4

ΔE 3.8 · #F3AC6A

Vista Paint

Mango Madness C-967

ΔE 3.9 · #FFB168

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 132

ΔE 4.6 · #FEB16E

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 4.7 · #F4AF5B

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 7.2 · #E3AD63

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.9 · #E4A467

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.7 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 8.8 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F3AD63

#62A8F3

Analogous

#F36562

#F3AD63

#F1F362

Triadic

#F3AD63

#62F3AD

#AD62F3

Split-Complementary

#F3AD63

#62F1F3

#6562F3

Tetradic

#F3AD63

#62F365

#62A8F3

#F362F1

Monochromatic

#AF610D

#EE881B

#F3AD63

#F9D2AA

#FDF3E7

Rectangle

#F3AD63

#A8F362

#62A8F3

#AD62F3

Compound

#F3AD63

#F1F362

#62A8F3

#6562F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6BE82

#F1CEA8

#F3E2D0

Darker

#F48C1E

#B76105

#6D3801

Saturation

#C1AC95

#F3AD62

#F9AD5D

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3AD63

#D5C461

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3AD63

#BBBB70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3AD63

#F4A6AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Blazing Autumn 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

#F6AE65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3AD63

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3B38A

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.

#418FE1

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: #F3AD63;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3AD63;

CSS Variable

--color-blazing-autumn: #F3AD63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blazing-autumn': '#F3AD63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3AD63] text-[#F3AD63]

SCSS

$blazing-autumn: #F3AD63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3AD63?

#F3AD63 is Blazing Autumn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3AD63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blazing Autumn?

Blazing Autumn 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 Blazing Autumn?

Blazing Autumn 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 Blazing Autumn?

You can download Blazing Autumn 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 Blazing Autumn?

The hex code is #F3AD63. In RGB it's 243, 173, 99, and in HSL it's 31°, 86%, 67%.

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