ORANGES

Startling

#F57D1C

RGB 245, 125, 28 · HSL 27°, 92%, 54% · CMYK 0, 49, 89, 4

Startling is #F57D1C in HEX — rgb(245, 125, 28), hsl(27°, 92%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 89%, 4%).

Startling pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 92%, 54%. 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#F57D1C

RGB245, 125, 28

HSL27°, 92%, 54%

HSV27°, 89%, 96%

CMYK0, 49, 89, 4

Decimal16088348

CSS RGBrgb(245, 125, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 92%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Startling 2016-10

Exact match

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 1.2 · #F97F1E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 2.7 · #FD7F22

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 2.8 · #ED760E

Behr

Joyful Orange P240-7

ΔE 4.7 · #FF7C1E

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 5 · #FF8830

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 9 · #FF7700

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 9.1 · #F88F21

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 9.8 · #EC8430

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 10.3 · #EC892A

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.2 · #FF963A

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 15.6 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 15.7 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19.8 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 27.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 29.9 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F57D1C

#1E94F6

Analogous

#F61E29

#F57D1C

#F6EB1E

Triadic

#F57D1C

#1EF67F

#7F1EF6

Split-Complementary

#F57D1C

#1EF6EB

#1E29F6

Tetradic

#F57D1C

#29F61E

#1E94F6

#EB1EF6

Monochromatic

#763805

#BF5A08

#F57D1C

#F9A967

#FCD2B1

Rectangle

#F57D1C

#94F61E

#1E94F6

#7F1EF6

Compound

#F57D1C

#F6EB1E

#1E94F6

#1E29F6

Variations

Lighter

#F7994B

#F0B382

#F0D3BC

Darker

#D96404

#974400

#582800

Saturation

#AA8669

#F67F1E

#FA7E19

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F57D1C

#C2AF00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F57D1C

#9A9A36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F57D1C

#F47885

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Startling 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

#F78A30

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F57D1C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E48F54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1A7ED1

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: #F57D1C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F57D1C;

CSS Variable

--color-startling: #F57D1C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'startling': '#F57D1C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F57D1C] text-[#F57D1C]

SCSS

$startling: #F57D1C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F57D1C?

#F57D1C is Startling, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F57D1C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Startling?

Startling 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 Startling?

Startling 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 Startling?

You can download Startling 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 Startling?

The hex code is #F57D1C. In RGB it's 245, 125, 28, and in HSL it's 27°, 92%, 54%.

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