ORANGES

Osage Orange

#F4A045

RGB 244, 160, 69 · HSL 31°, 89%, 61% · CMYK 0, 34, 72, 4

Osage Orange is #F4A045 in HEX — rgb(244, 160, 69), hsl(31°, 89%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 72%, 4%).

Osage Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 89%, 61%. 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#F4A045

RGB244, 160, 69

HSL31°, 89%, 61%

HSV31°, 72%, 96%

CMYK0, 34, 72, 4

Decimal16031813

CSS RGBrgb(244, 160, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 89%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

Exact match

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 2.8 · #ED9B44

Benjamin Moore

Mango 154

ΔE 3.5 · #FFA94F

Dulux

Five Star S11H7

ΔE 3.5 · #FFA44A

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 3.9 · #FFA348

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 4.3 · #FFA450

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Marmalade DE5222

ΔE 5.1 · #FFAE52

Valspar

Monarch Wing 2008-1A

ΔE 5.2 · #F99F3B

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 5.3 · #FA9B40

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 6.2 · #FF9D45

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.8 · #EFA94A

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 8.7 · #DF892A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.8 · #F4AF5B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 10.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F4A045

#4399F4

Analogous

#F44643

#F4A045

#F1F443

Triadic

#F4A045

#43F49F

#9F43F4

Split-Complementary

#F4A045

#43F1F4

#4643F4

Tetradic

#F4A045

#43F446

#4399F4

#F443F1

Monochromatic

#955109

#DE790D

#F4A045

#F8C48B

#FCE9D4

Rectangle

#F4A045

#99F443

#4399F4

#9F43F4

Compound

#F4A045

#F1F443

#4399F4

#4643F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6B269

#F0C596

#F2DDC7

Darker

#F18008

#A95802

#643300

Saturation

#B69C81

#F49F43

#FA9F3E

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4A045

#D0BE40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4A045

#B2B258

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4A045

#F598A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Osage Orange 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

#F6A54F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4A045

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4AA73

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#2781E1

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: #F4A045;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4A045;

CSS Variable

--color-osage-orange: #F4A045;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'osage-orange': '#F4A045' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4A045] text-[#F4A045]

SCSS

$osage-orange: #F4A045;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4A045?

#F4A045 is Osage Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4A045 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Osage Orange?

Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange?

Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange?

You can download Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange?

The hex code is #F4A045. In RGB it's 244, 160, 69, and in HSL it's 31°, 89%, 61%.

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