ORANGES

Almond Cream

#F4C29F

RGB 244, 194, 159 · HSL 25°, 79%, 79% · CMYK 0, 20, 35, 4

Almond Cream is #F4C29F in HEX — rgb(244, 194, 159), hsl(25°, 79%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 35%, 4%).

Almond Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 79%, 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#F4C29F

RGB244, 194, 159

HSL25°, 79%, 79%

HSV25°, 35%, 96%

CMYK0, 20, 35, 4

Decimal16040607

CSS RGBrgb(244, 194, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 79%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Salmon River K-620

ΔE 0.8 · #F2C19F

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 1.2 · #F2C1A0

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 1.4 · #F7C5A0

Benjamin Moore

Soft 096

ΔE 1.9 · #F5C6A1

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 2.6 · #F0BD9E

Sherwin-Williams

Neighborly Peach SW6632

ΔE 2.6 · #F3C1A3

Behr

Cactus Blooms M230-4

ΔE 2.9 · #FBC39E

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 3.3 · #FFC7A4

Valspar

Coral Gable 2003-2B

ΔE 3.5 · #FDCCA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Cider 1035

ΔE 3.5 · #F5C5A8

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.7 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 7.4 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.8 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 12.6 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 19 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#F4C29F

#9FD1F4

Analogous

#F49FA6

#F4C29F

#F4ED9F

Triadic

#F4C29F

#9FF4C2

#C29FF4

Split-Complementary

#F4C29F

#9FF4ED

#9FA6F4

Tetradic

#F4C29F

#A6F49F

#9FD1F4

#ED9FF4

Monochromatic

#E06C1A

#EC975B

#F4C29F

#FCEEE4

#FCF1E8

Rectangle

#F4C29F

#D1F49F

#9FD1F4

#C29FF4

Compound

#F4C29F

#F4ED9F

#9FD1F4

#9FA6F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6CFB2

#F4DBC9

#F7EBE2

Darker

#EF9453

#CF5F0F

#7B3706

Saturation

#D6C7BD

#F4C29F

#F9C19A

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4C29F

#DDD29F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4C29F

#CCCCA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4C29F

#F5BEC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Almond Cream 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

#F6BE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4C29F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C3B7

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.

#73B5E3

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: #F4C29F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4C29F;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-cream: #F4C29F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-cream': '#F4C29F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4C29F] text-[#F4C29F]

SCSS

$almond-cream: #F4C29F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4C29F?

#F4C29F is Almond Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4C29F warm or cool?

Almond Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Almond Cream?

Almond Cream 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 Almond Cream?

Almond Cream 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 Almond Cream?

You can download Almond Cream 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 Almond Cream?

The hex code is #F4C29F. In RGB it's 244, 194, 159, and in HSL it's 25°, 79%, 79%.

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