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Mocha

#F3C683

RGB 243, 198, 131 · HSL 36°, 82%, 73% · CMYK 0, 19, 46, 5

Mocha is #F3C683 in HEX — rgb(243, 198, 131), hsl(36°, 82%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 46%, 5%).

Mocha pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 82%, 73%. 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#F3C683

RGB243, 198, 131

HSL36°, 82%, 73%

HSV36°, 46%, 95%

CMYK0, 19, 46, 5

Decimal15976067

CSS RGBrgb(243, 198, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 82%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

Exact match

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 0.9 · #F2C784

Dulux

Pale Sunshine S13G4

ΔE 1 · #F2C480

Vista Paint

Sunset in Italy C-910

ΔE 1.6 · #EFC483

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 1.7 · #F0C484

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 1.9 · #F0C282

Behr

Jackfruit PPU6-7

ΔE 2.1 · #F7C681

Benjamin Moore

Peach 159

ΔE 2.3 · #F6C483

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.4 · #ECC481

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 3.6 · #E7BF7B

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 3.8 · #EFC488

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 4.3 · #FFD28E

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.4 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 8.5 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F3C683

#82AFF3

Analogous

#F38D82

#F3C683

#E7F382

Triadic

#F3C683

#82F3C5

#C582F3

Split-Complementary

#F3C683

#82E7F3

#8D82F3

Tetradic

#F3C683

#82F38D

#82AFF3

#F382E7

Monochromatic

#C88014

#ECA53C

#F3C683

#F9E5C7

#FDF4E8

Rectangle

#F3C683

#AFF382

#82AFF3

#C582F3

Compound

#F3C683

#E7F382

#82AFF3

#8D82F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5D19B

#F2DBB9

#F5EAD9

Darker

#F0A73A

#C3790A

#744703

Saturation

#CBBEA9

#F3C582

#F9C77B

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3C683

#E2D283

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3C683

#CFCF8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3C683

#F5BEC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mocha 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

#F6C17D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3C683

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C6A2

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.

#5B91E2

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: #F3C683;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3C683;

CSS Variable

--color-mocha: #F3C683;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mocha': '#F3C683' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3C683] text-[#F3C683]

SCSS

$mocha: #F3C683;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3C683?

#F3C683 is Mocha, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3C683 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mocha?

Mocha 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 Mocha?

Mocha 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 Mocha?

You can download Mocha 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 Mocha?

The hex code is #F3C683. In RGB it's 243, 198, 131, and in HSL it's 36°, 82%, 73%.

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