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Warm Cider

#F4AE80

RGB 244, 174, 128 · HSL 24°, 84%, 73% · CMYK 0, 29, 48, 4

Warm Cider is #F4AE80 in HEX — rgb(244, 174, 128), hsl(24°, 84%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 48%, 4%).

Warm Cider pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 84%, 73%. 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#F4AE80

RGB244, 174, 128

HSL24°, 84%, 73%

HSV24°, 48%, 96%

CMYK0, 29, 48, 4

Decimal16035456

CSS RGBrgb(244, 174, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 84%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Warm Cider 2003-1C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Toffee 2167-40

ΔE 2.7 · #F2AF85

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 3 · #EDAA80

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 3.3 · #F2AC78

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamsicle DE5158

ΔE 3.8 · #FFB48A

Vista Paint

Moroccan Spice K-602

ΔE 4.1 · #F5A779

Behr

Fresh Peaches 260C-3

ΔE 4.1 · #FDB088

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 4.3 · #F3AC76

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 4.5 · #F7A879

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 4.8 · #FFB78F

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E9AF81

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 6.4 · #F6A379

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.8 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 8.1 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.8 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#F4AE80

#80C6F4

Analogous

#F4808C

#F4AE80

#F4E880

Triadic

#F4AE80

#80F4AF

#AF80F4

Split-Complementary

#F4AE80

#80F4E8

#808CF4

Tetradic

#F4AE80

#8CF480

#80C6F4

#E880F4

Monochromatic

#CA5B12

#EE823A

#F4AE80

#FADBC7

#FDF0E8

Rectangle

#F4AE80

#C6F480

#80C6F4

#AF80F4

Compound

#F4AE80

#F4E880

#80C6F4

#808CF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6BF9A

#F3D0B8

#F5E4D9

Darker

#F28237

#C55308

#753002

Saturation

#CCB7A9

#F4AF80

#F9AD7B

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4AE80

#D4C77F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4AE80

#BCBC87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4AE80

#F4AAB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm Cider 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

#F6AF7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4AE80

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B49F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#59ACE3

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: #F4AE80;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4AE80;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-cider: #F4AE80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-cider': '#F4AE80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4AE80] text-[#F4AE80]

SCSS

$warm-cider: #F4AE80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4AE80?

#F4AE80 is Warm Cider, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4AE80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Cider?

Warm Cider 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 Warm Cider?

Warm Cider 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 Warm Cider?

You can download Warm Cider 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 Warm Cider?

The hex code is #F4AE80. In RGB it's 244, 174, 128, and in HSL it's 24°, 84%, 73%.

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