ORANGES

Semolina

#F5C46C

RGB 245, 196, 108 · HSL 39°, 87%, 69% · CMYK 0, 20, 56, 4

Semolina is #F5C46C in HEX — rgb(245, 196, 108), hsl(39°, 87%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 56%, 4%).

Semolina pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 87%, 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#F5C46C

RGB245, 196, 108

HSL39°, 87%, 69%

HSV39°, 56%, 96%

CMYK0, 20, 56, 4

Decimal16106604

CSS RGBrgb(245, 196, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 87%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Semolina 2155-40

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Retriever DE5318

ΔE 1.5 · #F7C66B

Dulux

Butterblond S13H5

ΔE 2.2 · #F1C266

Sherwin-Williams

June Day SW6682

ΔE 2.7 · #F6C973

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 3 · #F4C472

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 3 · #ECBE63

Behr

Equatorial P250-4

ΔE 3.3 · #FFCB76

Valspar

Maple Taffy 3004-3C

ΔE 3.5 · #FECA6D

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 4.1 · #EBBA67

Vista Paint

Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 4.5 · #EEC171

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.8 · #ECC363

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

ΔE 4.9 · #F0C374

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.1 · #EFA94A

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

#F5C46C

#6B9BF5

Analogous

#F5806B

#F5C46C

#E0F56B

Triadic

#F5C46C

#6BF5C5

#C56BF5

Split-Complementary

#F5C46C

#6BE0F5

#806BF5

Tetradic

#F5C46C

#6BF580

#6B9BF5

#F56BE0

Monochromatic

#BA7D0D

#F0A824

#F5C46C

#FAE1B3

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F5C46C

#9BF56B

#6B9BF5

#C56BF5

Compound

#F5C46C

#E0F56B

#6B9BF5

#806BF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D089

#F3DAAC

#F4E8D2

Darker

#F5AC24

#BD7D04

#714900

Saturation

#C5B69B

#F5C56B

#FAC666

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

13.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5C46C

#E3D16B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5C46C

#CDCD7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5C46C

#F8BBC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Semolina 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

#F7C06C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5C46C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C590

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#487EE4

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: #F5C46C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5C46C;

CSS Variable

--color-semolina: #F5C46C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semolina': '#F5C46C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5C46C] text-[#F5C46C]

SCSS

$semolina: #F5C46C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5C46C?

#F5C46C is Semolina, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5C46C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Semolina?

Semolina 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 Semolina?

Semolina 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 Semolina?

You can download Semolina 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 Semolina?

The hex code is #F5C46C. In RGB it's 245, 196, 108, and in HSL it's 39°, 87%, 69%.

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