ORANGES

Antique

#F3C9B6

RGB 243, 201, 182 · HSL 19°, 72%, 83% · CMYK 0, 17, 25, 5

Antique is #F3C9B6 in HEX — rgb(243, 201, 182), hsl(19°, 72%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 25%, 5%).

Antique pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 72%, 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#F3C9B6

RGB243, 201, 182

HSL19°, 72%, 83%

HSV19°, 25%, 95%

CMYK0, 17, 25, 5

Decimal15976886

CSS RGBrgb(243, 201, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 72%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Antique 1198

Exact match

Vista Paint

Stoney Creek K-1093

ΔE 0.7 · #F3C8B6

Kilz

Gentle Embrace LB190-02

ΔE 0.7 · #F3CAB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Satin 1057

ΔE 1.8 · #F4C6B4

Dunn-Edwards

Brilliant Beige DE5184

ΔE 2 · #EFC5B5

PPG

Spiced Orange 1199-3

ΔE 2.2 · #EDC7B6

Dulux

Pink Pieris S08F2

ΔE 2.4 · #EFC7B8

Behr

Serene Peach 280C-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F8D0BB

Valspar

Coral Peach 2005-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #F8D1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Peach Blossom SW6624

ΔE 3.4 · #F3D0BD

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 4.3 · #F4D0C2

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.6 · #F5C2AC

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.3 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 12.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#F3C9B6

#B4DFF3

Analogous

#F3B4C0

#F3C9B6

#F3E7B4

Triadic

#F3C9B6

#B4F3C8

#C8B4F3

Split-Complementary

#F3C9B6

#B4F3E7

#B4C0F3

Tetradic

#F3C9B6

#C0F3B4

#B4DFF3

#E7B4F3

Monochromatic

#DD6831

#E89873

#F3C9B6

#FBEFE9

Rectangle

#F3C9B6

#DFF3B4

#B4DFF3

#C8B4F3

Compound

#F3C9B6

#F3E7B4

#B4DFF3

#B4C0F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5D3C3

#F5DFD5

#F7EDE8

Darker

#EA9269

#D15318

#7C2F0C

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3C9B6

#DFD7B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3C9B6

#D1D1B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3C9B6

#F3C7CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Antique 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

#F6C3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3C9B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C8C8

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.

#86C5E2

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: #F3C9B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3C9B6;

CSS Variable

--color-antique: #F3C9B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique': '#F3C9B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3C9B6] text-[#F3C9B6]

SCSS

$antique: #F3C9B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3C9B6?

#F3C9B6 is Antique, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3C9B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique?

Antique 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 Antique?

Antique 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 Antique?

You can download Antique 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 Antique?

The hex code is #F3C9B6. In RGB it's 243, 201, 182, and in HSL it's 19°, 72%, 83%.

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