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Lion

#F6CB7A

RGB 246, 203, 122 · HSL 39°, 87%, 72% · CMYK 0, 17, 50, 4

Lion is #F6CB7A in HEX — rgb(246, 203, 122), hsl(39°, 87%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 50%, 4%).

Lion pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 87%, 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#F6CB7A

RGB246, 203, 122

HSL39°, 87%, 72%

HSV39°, 50%, 96%

CMYK0, 17, 50, 4

Decimal16173946

CSS RGBrgb(246, 203, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 87%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lion 306

Exact match

Valspar

Bask in the Glow 2008-1C

ΔE 0.6 · #F7CC7C

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 1.6 · #F3C775

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 1.8 · #F0C776

Vista Paint

Sari Suit K-530

ΔE 2.2 · #EFC674

Sherwin-Williams

Afternoon SW6675

ΔE 2.5 · #FBCB78

Dulux

Soft Straw S13H4

ΔE 2.6 · #F5CD80

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread 'n Butter 960

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD182

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 3.3 · #F4C472

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 3.6 · #EEC87C

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4.5 · #F5D27B

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

ΔE 4.6 · #FFD57D

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 5.4 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.5 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 15 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#F6CB7A

#79A5F6

Analogous

#F68C79

#F6CB7A

#E3F679

Triadic

#F6CB7A

#79F6CA

#CA79F6

Split-Complementary

#F6CB7A

#79E3F6

#8C79F6

Tetradic

#F6CB7A

#79F68C

#79A5F6

#F679E3

Monochromatic

#C8870E

#F1AE32

#F6CB7A

#FBE7C1

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F6CB7A

#A5F679

#79A5F6

#CA79F6

Compound

#F6CB7A

#E3F679

#79A5F6

#8C79F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8D594

#F4DEB4

#F5EBD7

Darker

#F6B130

#C68204

#764C00

Saturation

#CABDA5

#F6CA79

#FACC75

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6CB7A

#E7D67A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6CB7A

#D3D388

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6CB7A

#F9C2CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lion 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

#F8C577

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6CB7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CA9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#5386E5

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: #F6CB7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6CB7A;

CSS Variable

--color-lion: #F6CB7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lion': '#F6CB7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6CB7A] text-[#F6CB7A]

SCSS

$lion: #F6CB7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6CB7A?

#F6CB7A is Lion, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6CB7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lion?

Lion 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 Lion?

Lion 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 Lion?

You can download Lion 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 Lion?

The hex code is #F6CB7A. In RGB it's 246, 203, 122, and in HSL it's 39°, 87%, 72%.

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