ORANGES

Ancestral

#F4E3CF

RGB 244, 227, 207 · HSL 32°, 63%, 88% · CMYK 0, 7, 15, 4

Ancestral is #F4E3CF in HEX — rgb(244, 227, 207), hsl(32°, 63%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 4%).

Ancestral pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 63%, 88%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F4E3CF

RGB244, 227, 207

HSL32°, 63%, 88%

HSV32°, 15%, 96%

CMYK0, 7, 15, 4

Decimal16049103

CSS RGBrgb(244, 227, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 63%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Ancestral TB-82

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

French 1086

ΔE 0.8 · #F2E3CF

Vista Paint

Touch of Topaz C-991

ΔE 0.8 · #F6E4CF

Valspar

Sweet Sand 2007-6C

ΔE 0.8 · #F3E4D0

Sherwin-Williams

Champagne SW6644

ΔE 0.9 · #F2E3CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Touch Of Topaz 992

ΔE 0.9 · #F7E4D0

PPG

Belleek 18-25

ΔE 1.1 · #F4E5D2

Behr

Pebble Cream BWC-08

ΔE 1.2 · #F5E5CF

Dunn-Edwards

Shortbread DE6134

ΔE 1.3 · #F5E6D3

IKEA

IKEA058 58

ΔE 1.4 · #F7E5D3

Dulux

Blended Cream SW1B7

ΔE 1.6 · #EFE1CC

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 2.8 · #F5E8D0

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.4 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 4.2 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F4E3CF

#CDDFF4

Analogous

#F4CECD

#F4E3CF

#F2F4CD

Triadic

#F4E3CF

#CDF4E2

#E2CDF4

Split-Complementary

#F4E3CF

#CDF2F4

#CECDF4

Tetradic

#F4E3CF

#CDF4CE

#CDDFF4

#F4CDF2

Monochromatic

#D79850

#E6BD8F

#F4E3CF

#FAF3EA

Rectangle

#F4E3CF

#DFF4CD

#CDDFF4

#E2CDF4

Compound

#F4E3CF

#F2F4CD

#CDDFF4

#CECDF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E8D7

#F6EDE3

#F9F5F0

Darker

#E5B782

#D18126

#7C4B14

Saturation

#E6E1DB

#F4E2CD

#F9E2C7

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E3CF

#EDE7D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E3CF

#E6E6D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E3CF

#F5E0E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ancestral 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

#F6D7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E3CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DCDB

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.

#9CBCE1

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F4E3CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E3CF;

CSS Variable

--color-ancestral: #F4E3CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancestral': '#F4E3CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E3CF] text-[#F4E3CF]

SCSS

$ancestral: #F4E3CF;

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#F6E3CF · ΔE 0.8

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#F1E2CE · ΔE 0.9

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#F2E3D0 · ΔE 0.9

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#F1E1CC · ΔE 1.0

Amelia Blush

#F7E6D3 · ΔE 1.2

Arizona Peach

#F7E6D0 · ΔE 1.4

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#EFDFCC · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E3CF?

#F4E3CF is Ancestral, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E3CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancestral?

Ancestral 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 Ancestral?

Ancestral 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 Ancestral?

You can download Ancestral 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 Ancestral?

The hex code is #F4E3CF. In RGB it's 244, 227, 207, and in HSL it's 32°, 63%, 88%.

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