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Beige Natural

#F3CD9E

RGB 243, 205, 158 · HSL 33°, 78%, 79% · CMYK 0, 16, 35, 5

Beige Natural is #F3CD9E in HEX — rgb(243, 205, 158), hsl(33°, 78%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 35%, 5%).

Beige Natural pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 78%, 79%. 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#F3CD9E

RGB243, 205, 158

HSL33°, 78%, 79%

HSV33°, 35%, 95%

CMYK0, 16, 35, 5

Decimal15977886

CSS RGBrgb(243, 205, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 78%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 0.6 · #F5CE9F

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 1.2 · #F3CFA1

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 1.3 · #EFCB9B

Sherwin-Williams

Belvedere Cream SW0067

ΔE 1.7 · #F0CDA0

Valspar

Honey Pecan 2008-4B

ΔE 1.8 · #F8CFA2

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 2.1 · #F9D09F

Benjamin Moore

Glowing 165

ΔE 2.2 · #F4D09D

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 2.9 · #EDCC99

Vista Paint

Southern Breeze C-979

ΔE 3 · #FDD2A4

Behr

September Sun QE-19

ΔE 3.4 · #FCD5A2

Dulux

Paw Paw S11G3

ΔE 3.7 · #FAD19C

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.6 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.9 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F3CD9E

#A0C5F3

Analogous

#F3A4A0

#F3CD9E

#EFF3A0

Triadic

#F3CD9E

#A0F3CE

#CEA0F3

Split-Complementary

#F3CD9E

#A0EFF3

#A4A0F3

Tetradic

#F3CD9E

#A0F3A4

#A0C5F3

#F3A0EF

Monochromatic

#DE871B

#EBAA5C

#F3CD9E

#FCF1E4

#FCF3E8

Rectangle

#F3CD9E

#C5F3A0

#A0C5F3

#CEA0F3

Compound

#F3CD9E

#EFF3A0

#A0C5F3

#A4A0F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6D8B3

#F4E1CA

#F6EDE2

Darker

#EEA954

#CE7810

#7A4607

Saturation

#D6CBBD

#F3CEA0

#F9CE9A

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3CD9E

#E4D89E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3CD9E

#D4D4A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3CD9E

#F5C7CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beige Natural 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

#F6C692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3CD9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3CBB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#74A6E3

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 · 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 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: #F3CD9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3CD9E;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-natural: #F3CD9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-natural': '#F3CD9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3CD9E] text-[#F3CD9E]

SCSS

$beige-natural: #F3CD9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3CD9E?

#F3CD9E is Beige Natural, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F3CD9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beige Natural?

Beige Natural 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 Beige Natural?

Beige Natural 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 Beige Natural?

You can download Beige Natural 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 Beige Natural?

The hex code is #F3CD9E. In RGB it's 243, 205, 158, and in HSL it's 33°, 78%, 79%.

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