ORANGES

Dusty Boots

#F3C090

RGB 243, 192, 144 · HSL 29°, 80%, 76% · CMYK 0, 21, 41, 5

Dusty Boots is #F3C090 in HEX — rgb(243, 192, 144), hsl(29°, 80%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 5%).

Dusty Boots pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 80%, 76%. 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#F3C090

RGB243, 192, 144

HSL29°, 80%, 76%

HSV29°, 41%, 95%

CMYK0, 21, 41, 5

Decimal15974544

CSS RGBrgb(243, 192, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 80%, 76%)

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RAL

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ΔE 16.2 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#F3C090

#91C3F3

Analogous

#F39192

#F3C090

#F3F191

Triadic

#F3C090

#91F3C0

#C091F3

Split-Complementary

#F3C090

#91F3F1

#9192F3

Tetradic

#F3C090

#92F391

#91C3F3

#F191F3

Monochromatic

#D37217

#EB994C

#F3C090

#FAE7D6

#FCF2E8

Rectangle

#F3C090

#C3F391

#91C3F3

#C091F3

Compound

#F3C090

#F3F191

#91C3F3

#9192F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5CDA7

#F3D9C1

#F6E9DE

Darker

#EF9847

#C8670D

#773C05

Saturation

#D0C1B3

#F3C091

#F9C08B

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3C090

#DDD090

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3C090

#CACA97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3C090

#F4BBC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dusty Boots 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

#F6BD87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3C090

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C2AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#67A7E2

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: #F3C090;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3C090;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-boots: #F3C090;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-boots': '#F3C090' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3C090] text-[#F3C090]

SCSS

$dusty-boots: #F3C090;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3C090?

#F3C090 is Dusty Boots, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3C090 warm or cool?

Dusty Boots reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dusty Boots?

Dusty Boots 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 Dusty Boots?

Dusty Boots 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 Dusty Boots?

You can download Dusty Boots 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 Dusty Boots?

The hex code is #F3C090. In RGB it's 243, 192, 144, and in HSL it's 29°, 80%, 76%.

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