ORANGES

Flaming Cauldron

#F6A374

RGB 246, 163, 116 · HSL 22°, 88%, 71% · CMYK 0, 34, 53, 4

Flaming Cauldron is #F6A374 in HEX — rgb(246, 163, 116), hsl(22°, 88%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 53%, 4%).

Flaming Cauldron pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 88%, 71%. 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#F6A374

RGB246, 163, 116

HSL22°, 88%, 71%

HSV22°, 53%, 96%

CMYK0, 34, 53, 4

Decimal16163700

CSS RGBrgb(246, 163, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 88%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pumpkin Hue C-1023

ΔE 1.5 · #F3A275

PPG

Copper River 1196-5

ΔE 2 · #F7A270

Valspar

Orange Nut 2004-1C

ΔE 2.1 · #F6A370

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 2.4 · #F7A879

Benjamin Moore

Butterfly 090

ΔE 2.5 · #FDA675

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin Hue 1024

ΔE 2.6 · #F6A379

Behr

Sweet Curry M230-5

ΔE 3.4 · #EE9E6A

Dulux

Bloom S09H5

ΔE 4 · #FFAA75

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 4.3 · #FAA06D

Sherwin-Williams

Inventive Orange SW6633

ΔE 4.5 · #E89D6F

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 6.1 · #F3AC76

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 7 · #EA936E

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.2 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 11.3 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#F6A374

#74C6F6

Analogous

#F67485

#F6A374

#F6E574

Triadic

#F6A374

#74F6A4

#A474F6

Split-Complementary

#F6A374

#74F6E5

#7485F6

Tetradic

#F6A374

#85F674

#74C6F6

#E574F6

Monochromatic

#C5500D

#F2742C

#F6A374

#FBD3BC

#FDEFE7

Rectangle

#F6A374

#C6F674

#74C6F6

#A474F6

Compound

#F6A374

#F6E574

#74C6F6

#7485F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8B690

#F4CAB1

#F5E1D5

Darker

#F7762B

#C44A03

#742A00

Saturation

#C9B0A2

#F6A474

#FBA370

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6A374

#D0C272

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6A374

#B5B57B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6A374

#F69FA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Flaming Cauldron 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

#F8A772

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6A374

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5AC96

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.

#4EAEE6

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: #F6A374;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6A374;

CSS Variable

--color-flaming-cauldron: #F6A374;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flaming-cauldron': '#F6A374' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6A374] text-[#F6A374]

SCSS

$flaming-cauldron: #F6A374;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6A374?

#F6A374 is Flaming Cauldron, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6A374 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flaming Cauldron?

Flaming Cauldron 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 Flaming Cauldron?

Flaming Cauldron 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 Flaming Cauldron?

You can download Flaming Cauldron 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 Flaming Cauldron?

The hex code is #F6A374. In RGB it's 246, 163, 116, and in HSL it's 22°, 88%, 71%.

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