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Clam Chowder

#F5DAAC

RGB 245, 218, 172 · HSL 38°, 78%, 82% · CMYK 0, 11, 30, 4

Clam Chowder is #F5DAAC in HEX — rgb(245, 218, 172), hsl(38°, 78%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 30%, 4%).

Clam Chowder pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 78%, 82%. 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#F5DAAC

RGB245, 218, 172

HSL38°, 78%, 82%

HSV38°, 30%, 96%

CMYK0, 11, 30, 4

Decimal16112300

CSS RGBrgb(245, 218, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 78%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clam Chowder 330C-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Canyon Sand C-916

ΔE 0.7 · #F3D8AA

Benjamin Moore

Wheatfield 2159-50

ΔE 1.1 · #F8DBAE

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F3DBAC

Valspar

Shoreline 3006-6B

ΔE 1.4 · #F8DEB0

Dulux

Apple Custard S13G2

ΔE 1.6 · #FADCAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Canyon Sand 917

ΔE 1.6 · #F2D6AA

Sherwin-Williams

Banana Cream SW6673

ΔE 2 · #F5DEAF

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

ΔE 2 · #EFD7AB

Dunn-Edwards

Pasta DE5331

ΔE 2.1 · #F7DFAF

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 2.8 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.7 · #EFD5A1

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.2 · #F3DEA9

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 4.4 · #F4DEA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.9 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#F5DAAC

#ADC8F5

Analogous

#F5B7AD

#F5DAAC

#EBF5AD

Triadic

#F5DAAC

#ADF5DB

#DBADF5

Split-Complementary

#F5DAAC

#ADEBF5

#B7ADF5

Tetradic

#F5DAAC

#ADF5B7

#ADC8F5

#F5ADEB

Monochromatic

#E49E25

#ECBC69

#F5DAAC

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#F5DAAC

#C8F5AD

#ADC8F5

#DBADF5

Compound

#F5DAAC

#EBF5AD

#ADC8F5

#B7ADF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7E2BE

#F6E8D1

#F8F1E6

Darker

#EFBA5F

#D68D10

#7F5307

Saturation

#DCD4C6

#F5DBAD

#FADCA8

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5DAAC

#ECE0AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5DAAC

#DFDFB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5DAAC

#F7D4D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clam Chowder 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

#F7D09C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5DAAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D5C0

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7FA4E5

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: #F5DAAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5DAAC;

CSS Variable

--color-clam-chowder: #F5DAAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clam-chowder': '#F5DAAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5DAAC] text-[#F5DAAC]

SCSS

$clam-chowder: #F5DAAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5DAAC?

#F5DAAC is Clam Chowder, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5DAAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clam Chowder?

Clam Chowder 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 Clam Chowder?

Clam Chowder 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 Clam Chowder?

You can download Clam Chowder 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 Clam Chowder?

The hex code is #F5DAAC. In RGB it's 245, 218, 172, and in HSL it's 38°, 78%, 82%.

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