ORANGES

Beeswing

#F5CE96

RGB 245, 206, 150 · HSL 35°, 83%, 77% · CMYK 0, 16, 39, 4

Beeswing is #F5CE96 in HEX — rgb(245, 206, 150), hsl(35°, 83%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 39%, 4%).

Beeswing pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 83%, 77%. 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#F5CE96

RGB245, 206, 150

HSL35°, 83%, 77%

HSV35°, 39%, 96%

CMYK0, 16, 39, 4

Decimal16109206

CSS RGBrgb(245, 206, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 83%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

Exact match

Kilz

Banana Shake LD260-01

ΔE 1.9 · #F0C990

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 2.2 · #F5CF9B

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.3 · #EFCD96

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 2.6 · #EECC96

Vista Paint

Endearment C-966

ΔE 2.9 · #FFD49C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunday Afternoon 904

ΔE 3 · #F1D199

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 3.1 · #F3CE90

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD79D

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #FAD79E

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F9D09F

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 4 · #ECCE98

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.9 · #E9D095

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 6.3 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#F5CE96

#94BCF5

Analogous

#F59C94

#F5CE96

#EDF594

Triadic

#F5CE96

#94F5CC

#CC94F5

Split-Complementary

#F5CE96

#94EDF5

#9C94F5

Tetradic

#F5CE96

#94F59C

#94BCF5

#F594ED

Monochromatic

#DB8814

#EFAC4E

#F5CE96

#FCEDDA

#FDF4E8

Rectangle

#F5CE96

#BCF594

#94BCF5

#CC94F5

Compound

#F5CE96

#EDF594

#94BCF5

#9C94F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D7A9

#F5E0C3

#F6ECDF

Darker

#F2AB48

#CF7C09

#7B4903

Saturation

#D3C7B6

#F5CC94

#FACD8F

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5CE96

#E6D896

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5CE96

#D5D59F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5CE96

#F7C7CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beeswing 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

#F7C78C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5CE96

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4CCB0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#699DE5

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: #F5CE96;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5CE96;

CSS Variable

--color-beeswing: #F5CE96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beeswing': '#F5CE96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5CE96] text-[#F5CE96]

SCSS

$beeswing: #F5CE96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5CE96?

#F5CE96 is Beeswing, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5CE96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beeswing?

Beeswing 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 Beeswing?

Beeswing 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 Beeswing?

You can download Beeswing 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 Beeswing?

The hex code is #F5CE96. In RGB it's 245, 206, 150, and in HSL it's 35°, 83%, 77%.

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