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Fresh Peaches

#F6B98A

RGB 246, 185, 138 · HSL 26°, 86%, 75% · CMYK 0, 25, 44, 4

Fresh Peaches is #F6B98A in HEX — rgb(246, 185, 138), hsl(26°, 86%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 44%, 4%).

Fresh Peaches pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 86%, 75%. 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#F6B98A

RGB246, 185, 138

HSL26°, 86%, 75%

HSV26°, 44%, 96%

CMYK0, 25, 44, 4

Decimal16169354

CSS RGBrgb(246, 185, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 86%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 2.2 · #F2B88C

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 2.7 · #EDB384

Behr

Dainty Apricot P220-4

ΔE 2.8 · #FFBE91

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 2.9 · #F2B985

Benjamin Moore

Tooty 089

ΔE 3 · #FBB78A

Valspar

Orange Taffy 2008-6A

ΔE 3 · #F1BB8C

Vista Paint

Wispy White C-1029

ΔE 3.2 · #FFC094

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 3.7 · #FFC196

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 4 · #E9AF81

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.9 · #F0B67E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.9 · #F1BF8E

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 5.8 · #EDAA80

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.8 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.5 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14.7 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 17.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#F6B98A

#88C7F6

Analogous

#F68890

#F6B98A

#F6EF88

Triadic

#F6B98A

#88F6B8

#B888F6

Split-Complementary

#F6B98A

#88F6EF

#8890F6

Tetradic

#F6B98A

#90F688

#88C7F6

#EF88F6

Monochromatic

#D56610

#F18D41

#F6B98A

#FBE3D0

#FDF1E7

Rectangle

#F6B98A

#C7F688

#88C7F6

#B888F6

Compound

#F6B98A

#F6EF88

#88C7F6

#8890F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8C6A0

#F5D5BD

#F6E7DB

Darker

#F58D3D

#CD5C06

#7A3501

Saturation

#D0BDAF

#F6B888

#FBB784

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6B98A

#DBCD89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6B98A

#C5C591

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6B98A

#F7B4BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fresh Peaches 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

#F8B783

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6B98A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5BCA7

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.

#5FACE6

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: #F6B98A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6B98A;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-peaches: #F6B98A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-peaches': '#F6B98A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6B98A] text-[#F6B98A]

SCSS

$fresh-peaches: #F6B98A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6B98A?

#F6B98A is Fresh Peaches, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6B98A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Peaches?

Fresh Peaches 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 Fresh Peaches?

Fresh Peaches 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 Fresh Peaches?

You can download Fresh Peaches 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 Fresh Peaches?

The hex code is #F6B98A. In RGB it's 246, 185, 138, and in HSL it's 26°, 86%, 75%.

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