ORANGES

Taco

#F3C7B3

RGB 243, 199, 179 · HSL 19°, 73%, 83% · CMYK 0, 18, 26, 5

Taco is #F3C7B3 in HEX — rgb(243, 199, 179), hsl(19°, 73%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 5%).

Taco pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 73%, 83%. 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#F3C7B3

RGB243, 199, 179

HSL19°, 73%, 83%

HSV19°, 26%, 95%

CMYK0, 18, 26, 5

Decimal15976371

CSS RGBrgb(243, 199, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 73%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pink Satin C-1056

ΔE 0.7 · #F3C6B3

Benjamin Moore

Antique 1198

ΔE 1.2 · #F3C9B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Satin 1057

ΔE 1.3 · #F4C6B4

Kilz

Gentle Embrace LB190-02

ΔE 1.5 · #F3CAB6

Dunn-Edwards

Coral Bisque DE5177

ΔE 2.2 · #F7C6B1

Dulux

Kimono S08G2

ΔE 2.3 · #FAC9B5

Behr

Sweet Pastel MQ3-39

ΔE 2.6 · #ECC4AD

PPG

Spiced Orange 1199-3

ΔE 3 · #EDC7B6

Sherwin-Williams

Cosmetic Peach SW6618

ΔE 3.3 · #F3C1AB

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 3.4 · #F5C2AC

Valspar

Coral Peach 2005-4B

ΔE 3.9 · #F8D1BE

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.5 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.7 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 12.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F3C7B3

#B4DFF3

Analogous

#F3B4C0

#F3C7B3

#F3E8B4

Triadic

#F3C7B3

#B4F3C8

#C8B4F3

Split-Complementary

#F3C7B3

#B4F3E8

#B4C0F3

Tetradic

#F3C7B3

#C0F3B4

#B4DFF3

#E8B4F3

Monochromatic

#DF6730

#E99872

#F3C7B3

#FCEFE9

Rectangle

#F3C7B3

#DFF3B4

#B4DFF3

#C8B4F3

Compound

#F3C7B3

#F3E8B4

#B4DFF3

#B4C0F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6D3C3

#F5DFD5

#F8EDE8

Darker

#EB9168

#D25217

#7D2F0B

Saturation

#DDD0CA

#F3C8B4

#F9C6AE

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3C7B3

#DED6B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3C7B3

#CFCFB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3C7B3

#F3C5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Taco 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

#F6C2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3C7B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C7C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#85C5E3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F3C7B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3C7B3;

CSS Variable

--color-taco: #F3C7B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taco': '#F3C7B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3C7B3] text-[#F3C7B3]

SCSS

$taco: #F3C7B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3C7B3?

#F3C7B3 is Taco, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3C7B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Taco?

Taco 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 Taco?

Taco 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 Taco?

You can download Taco 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 Taco?

The hex code is #F3C7B3. In RGB it's 243, 199, 179, and in HSL it's 19°, 73%, 83%.

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