ORANGES

Dreamsicle

#F5D5C2

RGB 245, 213, 194 · HSL 22°, 72%, 86% · CMYK 0, 13, 21, 4

Dreamsicle is #F5D5C2 in HEX — rgb(245, 213, 194), hsl(22°, 72%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 21%, 4%).

Dreamsicle pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 72%, 86%. 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#F5D5C2

RGB245, 213, 194

HSL22°, 72%, 86%

HSV22°, 21%, 96%

CMYK0, 13, 21, 4

Decimal16111042

CSS RGBrgb(245, 213, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 72%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dreamsicle 1196-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Light 2175-60

ΔE 0.8 · #F7D5C2

Sherwin-Williams

Naive Peach SW6631

ΔE 0.9 · #F3D3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Tan DE5212

ΔE 1.1 · #F7D8C4

Behr

Pumpkin Essence M220-2

ΔE 1.5 · #FAD9C6

Vista Paint

Here Comes the Sun C-33

ΔE 1.7 · #F0D1BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Here Comes The Sun 34

ΔE 1.8 · #F1D0BE

Dulux

Maiden's Blush S09G1

ΔE 2 · #F2D0BF

Kilz

Tea Room LB190-01

ΔE 2.4 · #F7D3BD

Valspar

French Cream 2006-6C

ΔE 2.4 · #F2D7C1

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.2 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.5 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 4.9 · #F4D9CE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 9.1 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.7 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F5D5C2

#C2E2F5

Analogous

#F5C2C8

#F5D5C2

#F5EEC2

Triadic

#F5D5C2

#C2F5D4

#D4C2F5

Split-Complementary

#F5D5C2

#C2F5EE

#C2C8F5

Tetradic

#F5D5C2

#C8F5C2

#C2E2F5

#EEC2F5

Monochromatic

#E0793E

#EAA780

#F5D5C2

#FBF0E9

Rectangle

#F5D5C2

#E2F5C2

#C2E2F5

#D4C2F5

Compound

#F5D5C2

#F5EEC2

#C2E2F5

#C2C8F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7DDCE

#F7E6DC

#F9F1EC

Darker

#EC9F73

#D85F19

#80370C

Saturation

#E3D9D4

#F5D4C2

#FAD3BD

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5D5C2

#E6DFC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5D5C2

#DBDBC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5D5C2

#F5D3D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dreamsicle 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

#F7CCAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5D5C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D1D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#90C6E4

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: #F5D5C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5D5C2;

CSS Variable

--color-dreamsicle: #F5D5C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreamsicle': '#F5D5C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5D5C2] text-[#F5D5C2]

SCSS

$dreamsicle: #F5D5C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5D5C2?

#F5D5C2 is Dreamsicle, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5D5C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dreamsicle?

Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle?

Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle?

You can download Dreamsicle 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 Dreamsicle?

The hex code is #F5D5C2. In RGB it's 245, 213, 194, and in HSL it's 22°, 72%, 86%.

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