ORANGES

Amber

#F6BCA2

RGB 246, 188, 162 · HSL 19°, 82%, 80% · CMYK 0, 24, 34, 4

Amber is #F6BCA2 in HEX — rgb(246, 188, 162), hsl(19°, 82%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 34%, 4%).

Amber pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 82%, 80%. 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#F6BCA2

RGB246, 188, 162

HSL19°, 82%, 80%

HSV19°, 34%, 96%

CMYK0, 24, 34, 4

Decimal16170146

CSS RGBrgb(246, 188, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 82%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Amber 073

Exact match

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 1.6 · #F7BAA2

Behr

Carving Party M220-3

ΔE 2 · #F5BFA3

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 2.1 · #F2BDA2

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F0B599

Vista Paint

Sun-warmed Tile K-611

ΔE 3.3 · #F0B798

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 3.6 · #F0BD9E

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.2 · #F5C2AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Cider 1035

ΔE 4.9 · #F5C5A8

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 4.9 · #F2C1A0

Valspar

Tropical Breeze 2002-2A

ΔE 4.9 · #FBC8AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.7 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 15.1 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F6BCA2

#A2DBF6

Analogous

#F6A2B2

#F6BCA2

#F6E6A2

Triadic

#F6BCA2

#A2F6BD

#BDA2F6

Split-Complementary

#F6BCA2

#A2F6E6

#A2B2F6

Tetradic

#F6BCA2

#B2F6A2

#A2DBF6

#E6A2F6

Monochromatic

#E85917

#EF8B5D

#F6BCA2

#FDEEE8

Rectangle

#F6BCA2

#DBF6A2

#A2DBF6

#BDA2F6

Compound

#F6BCA2

#F6E6A2

#A2DBF6

#A2B2F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8CAB5

#F6D9CB

#F7E9E3

Darker

#F28654

#D54B0B

#7F2B04

Saturation

#D9C7BF

#F6BDA2

#FABB9E

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6BCA2

#DAD0A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6BCA2

#C7C7A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6BCA2

#F6BABF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Amber 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

#F8BA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6BCA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5BFB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#75C2E6

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 · 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 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: #F6BCA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6BCA2;

CSS Variable

--color-amber: #F6BCA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amber': '#F6BCA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6BCA2] text-[#F6BCA2]

SCSS

$amber: #F6BCA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6BCA2?

#F6BCA2 is Amber, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6BCA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amber?

Amber 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?

Amber 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?

You can download Amber 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?

The hex code is #F6BCA2. In RGB it's 246, 188, 162, and in HSL it's 19°, 82%, 80%.

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