ORANGES

Pani Puri

#F4AA53

RGB 244, 170, 83 · HSL 32°, 88%, 64% · CMYK 0, 30, 66, 4

Pani Puri is #F4AA53 in HEX — rgb(244, 170, 83), hsl(32°, 88%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 66%, 4%).

Pani Puri pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 88%, 64%. 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#F4AA53

RGB244, 170, 83

HSL32°, 88%, 64%

HSV32°, 66%, 96%

CMYK0, 30, 66, 4

Decimal16034387

CSS RGBrgb(244, 170, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 88%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 146

ΔE 1.7 · #F9AD58

Dulux

Egyptian Gold S12H7

ΔE 2.7 · #EFA34C

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 3.4 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 3.7 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 4.3 · #EFAE52

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Marmalade DE5222

ΔE 4.5 · #FFAE52

Valspar

Pumpkin Butter 2007-1B

ΔE 4.9 · #FEAF50

Behr

Cheese Puff P240-5

ΔE 5.5 · #FFAD60

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 6.4 · #ED9B44

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 6.4 · #F4A045

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Madness 968

ΔE 7 · #FFB268

Vista Paint

Sweet Michelle K-578

ΔE 7.2 · #FFB76A

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 7.3 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 8 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 13.9 · #DF892A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#F4AA53

#529EF4

Analogous

#F45852

#F4AA53

#EFF452

Triadic

#F4AA53

#52F4A9

#A952F4

Split-Complementary

#F4AA53

#52EFF4

#5852F4

Tetradic

#F4AA53

#52F458

#529EF4

#F452EF

Monochromatic

#A35C0A

#EB840F

#F4AA53

#F9CD9A

#FDF1E2

Rectangle

#F4AA53

#9EF452

#529EF4

#A952F4

Compound

#F4AA53

#EFF452

#529EF4

#5852F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6BA75

#F1CB9F

#F3E0CB

Darker

#F68A10

#B16003

#683800

Saturation

#BBA58B

#F4A952

#F9A94D

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4AA53

#D5C350

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4AA53

#B9B964

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4AA53

#F5A2AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pani Puri 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

#F6AC59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4AA53

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B17E

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.

#3485E2

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: #F4AA53;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4AA53;

CSS Variable

--color-pani-puri: #F4AA53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pani-puri': '#F4AA53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4AA53] text-[#F4AA53]

SCSS

$pani-puri: #F4AA53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4AA53?

#F4AA53 is Pani Puri, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4AA53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pani Puri?

Pani Puri 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 Pani Puri?

Pani Puri 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 Pani Puri?

You can download Pani Puri 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 Pani Puri?

The hex code is #F4AA53. In RGB it's 244, 170, 83, and in HSL it's 32°, 88%, 64%.

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