ORANGES

Hawker’s Gold

#F4C26C

RGB 244, 194, 108 · HSL 38°, 86%, 69% · CMYK 0, 20, 56, 4

Hawker’s Gold is #F4C26C in HEX — rgb(244, 194, 108), hsl(38°, 86%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 56%, 4%).

Hawker’s Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 86%, 69%. 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#F4C26C

RGB244, 194, 108

HSL38°, 86%, 69%

HSV38°, 56%, 96%

CMYK0, 20, 56, 4

Decimal16040556

CSS RGBrgb(244, 194, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 86%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Semolina 2155-40

ΔE 1.1 · #F5C46C

Behr

Luscious Lemon HDC-MD-24

ΔE 2.4 · #EFBE6C

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 2.4 · #F4C472

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Retriever DE5318

ΔE 2.6 · #F7C66B

Dulux

Butterblond S13H5

ΔE 2.9 · #F1C266

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.2 · #EBBA67

Sherwin-Williams

June Day SW6682

ΔE 3.2 · #F6C973

Valspar

Peach Tea 3002-3C

ΔE 3.2 · #FDC572

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 3.3 · #ECBE63

Vista Paint

Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 3.9 · #EEC171

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

ΔE 4.3 · #F0C374

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.7 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.6 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8.6 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.3 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.8 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#F4C26C

#6C9EF4

Analogous

#F47E6C

#F4C26C

#E2F46C

Triadic

#F4C26C

#6CF4C2

#C26CF4

Split-Complementary

#F4C26C

#6CE2F4

#7E6CF4

Tetradic

#F4C26C

#6CF47E

#6C9EF4

#F46CE2

Monochromatic

#B97A0E

#EFA525

#F4C26C

#F9E0B3

#FDF5E7

Rectangle

#F4C26C

#9EF46C

#6C9EF4

#C26CF4

Compound

#F4C26C

#E2F46C

#6C9EF4

#7E6CF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6CE89

#F2D9AD

#F4E8D3

Darker

#F4A826

#BC7905

#704701

Saturation

#C4B59C

#F4C26C

#F9C466

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4C26C

#E1D06B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4C26C

#CCCC7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4C26C

#F6B9C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hawker’s Gold 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

#F6BE6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4C26C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C390

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4881E3

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: #F4C26C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4C26C;

CSS Variable

--color-hawker’s-gold: #F4C26C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hawker’s-gold': '#F4C26C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4C26C] text-[#F4C26C]

SCSS

$hawker’s-gold: #F4C26C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4C26C?

#F4C26C is Hawker’s Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4C26C warm or cool?

Hawker’s Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hawker’s Gold?

Hawker’s Gold 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 Hawker’s Gold?

Hawker’s Gold 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 Hawker’s Gold?

You can download Hawker’s Gold 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 Hawker’s Gold?

The hex code is #F4C26C. In RGB it's 244, 194, 108, and in HSL it's 38°, 86%, 69%.

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