ORANGES

Amber Dawn

#F6BC77

RGB 246, 188, 119 · HSL 33°, 88%, 72% · CMYK 0, 24, 52, 4

Amber Dawn is #F6BC77 in HEX — rgb(246, 188, 119), hsl(33°, 88%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 52%, 4%).

Amber Dawn pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 88%, 72%. 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#F6BC77

RGB246, 188, 119

HSL33°, 88%, 72%

HSV33°, 52%, 96%

CMYK0, 24, 52, 4

Decimal16170103

CSS RGBrgb(246, 188, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 88%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Dawn DE5277

Exact match

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 1.8 · #FBC17B

Benjamin Moore

Soft 160

ΔE 2.2 · #F1BB78

Sherwin-Williams

Sunrise SW6668

ΔE 2.5 · #F4BF77

Behr

Mango Tango P240-4

ΔE 2.6 · #FFC17C

Valspar

Orange Cream 2006-1C

ΔE 3.7 · #F4B779

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 3.9 · #F0B87A

Dulux

Brasso S11G5

ΔE 4.5 · #F2B66A

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 4.8 · #FCBA7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 5.3 · #E6B771

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 5.6 · #E7B576

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.6 · #F0B67E

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 6.7 · #F3C683

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 9.6 · #DCB771

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.8 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#F6BC77

#79B1F6

Analogous

#F67F79

#F6BC77

#F0F679

Triadic

#F6BC77

#79F6BE

#BE79F6

Split-Complementary

#F6BC77

#79F0F6

#7F79F6

Tetradic

#F6BC77

#79F67F

#79B1F6

#F679F0

Monochromatic

#C9750D

#F29B31

#F6BC77

#FBE1C1

#FDF3E7

Rectangle

#F6BC77

#B1F679

#79B1F6

#BE79F6

Compound

#F6BC77

#F0F679

#79B1F6

#7F79F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8CB94

#F4D7B4

#F5E8D7

Darker

#F79D2F

#C76F03

#764100

Saturation

#CAB9A5

#F6BE79

#FBBE74

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6BC77

#DECE76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6BC77

#C7C783

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6BC77

#F8B5BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber Dawn 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

#F8BA74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6BC77

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5BF99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#5295E6

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: #F6BC77;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6BC77;

CSS Variable

--color-amber-dawn: #F6BC77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber-dawn': '#F6BC77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6BC77] text-[#F6BC77]

SCSS

$amber-dawn: #F6BC77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6BC77?

#F6BC77 is Amber Dawn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6BC77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber Dawn?

Amber Dawn 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 Amber Dawn?

Amber Dawn 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 Amber Dawn?

You can download Amber Dawn 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 Amber Dawn?

The hex code is #F6BC77. In RGB it's 246, 188, 119, and in HSL it's 33°, 88%, 72%.

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