ORANGES

Pismo Dunes

#F4D6A4

RGB 244, 214, 164 · HSL 37°, 78%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 33, 4

Pismo Dunes is #F4D6A4 in HEX — rgb(244, 214, 164), hsl(37°, 78%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 33%, 4%).

Pismo Dunes pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 78%, 80%. 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#F4D6A4

RGB244, 214, 164

HSL37°, 78%, 80%

HSV37°, 33%, 96%

CMYK0, 12, 33, 4

Decimal16045732

CSS RGBrgb(244, 214, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 78%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 0.8 · #F5D5A3

Behr

Fireflies QE-26

ΔE 0.8 · #F5D8A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Flower 903

ΔE 0.9 · #F5D5A4

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 1 · #F4D6A2

Dunn-Edwards

Midland Tan DE5366

ΔE 1.1 · #F3D5A1

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2 · #EFD5A1

Dulux

Custard Powder S12G2

ΔE 2 · #F8D9AA

Benjamin Moore

Straw 2154-50

ΔE 2.1 · #F6DBAA

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 2.4 · #F0D39D

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 2.4 · #FBDCA8

Valspar

Charm Bracelet 3004-4B

ΔE 2.5 · #F8DCA7

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 2.6 · #F7DCA7

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.3 · #E9D19E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.3 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#F4D6A4

#A4C3F4

Analogous

#F4AEA4

#F4D6A4

#EAF4A4

Triadic

#F4D6A4

#A4F4D5

#D5A4F4

Split-Complementary

#F4D6A4

#A4EAF4

#AEA4F4

Tetradic

#F4D6A4

#A4F4AE

#A4C3F4

#F4A4EA

Monochromatic

#E3971C

#EBB660

#F4D6A4

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#F4D6A4

#C3F4A4

#A4C3F4

#D5A4F4

Compound

#F4D6A4

#EAF4A4

#A4C3F4

#AEA4F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6DEB6

#F5E5CC

#F7EFE3

Darker

#EEB558

#D08710

#7C4F07

Saturation

#D8CFC0

#F4D5A4

#F9D79F

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4D6A4

#E9DDA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4D6A4

#DBDBAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4D6A4

#F6D0D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pismo Dunes 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

#F6CD96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4D6A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D2BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#77A1E4

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: #F4D6A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4D6A4;

CSS Variable

--color-pismo-dunes: #F4D6A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pismo-dunes': '#F4D6A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4D6A4] text-[#F4D6A4]

SCSS

$pismo-dunes: #F4D6A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4D6A4?

#F4D6A4 is Pismo Dunes, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4D6A4 warm or cool?

Pismo Dunes reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pismo Dunes?

Pismo Dunes 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 Pismo Dunes?

Pismo Dunes 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 Pismo Dunes?

You can download Pismo Dunes 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 Pismo Dunes?

The hex code is #F4D6A4. In RGB it's 244, 214, 164, and in HSL it's 37°, 78%, 80%.

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