ORANGES

Afterglow

#F6CD8E

RGB 246, 205, 142 · HSL 36°, 85%, 76% · CMYK 0, 17, 42, 4

Afterglow is #F6CD8E in HEX — rgb(246, 205, 142), hsl(36°, 85%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 42%, 4%).

Afterglow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 85%, 76%. 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#F6CD8E

RGB246, 205, 142

HSL36°, 85%, 76%

HSV36°, 42%, 96%

CMYK0, 17, 42, 4

Decimal16174478

CSS RGBrgb(246, 205, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 85%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

Exact match

Valspar

Croissant 3002-4A

ΔE 1.6 · #F8CE8C

Behr

Beacon Yellow HDC-CL-16

ΔE 1.6 · #F3C98C

Kilz

Fennel Pollen LD230-02

ΔE 1.6 · #F7CC90

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 1.8 · #F3CE90

Vista Paint

Hacienda Clay K-539

ΔE 1.8 · #F0C989

Dulux

Facemark S12H4

ΔE 2.2 · #F7CB89

Hallman-Lindsay

Jonquil Trail 925

ΔE 2.9 · #F7D395

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 3 · #F7CA87

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 3.3 · #EECB88

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 3.6 · #FFD28E

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 4 · #ECC481

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.3 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 7.2 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#F6CD8E

#8EB7F6

Analogous

#F6988E

#F6CD8E

#EBF68E

Triadic

#F6CD8E

#8EF6CC

#CC8EF6

Split-Complementary

#F6CD8E

#8EEBF6

#988EF6

Tetradic

#F6CD8E

#8EF698

#8EB7F6

#F68EEB

Monochromatic

#D98912

#F0AC47

#F6CD8E

#FCECD5

#FDF4E7

Rectangle

#F6CD8E

#B7F68E

#8EB7F6

#CC8EF6

Compound

#F6CD8E

#EBF68E

#8EB7F6

#988EF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8D6A4

#F5E0C0

#F6ECDD

Darker

#F4AD42

#CE7F07

#7B4A01

Saturation

#D1C5B2

#F6CC8E

#FACD89

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6CD8E

#E7D88E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6CD8E

#D5D598

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6CD8E

#F8C6CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Afterglow 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

#F8C686

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6CD8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CBAA

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.

#6498E6

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: #F6CD8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6CD8E;

CSS Variable

--color-afterglow: #F6CD8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'afterglow': '#F6CD8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6CD8E] text-[#F6CD8E]

SCSS

$afterglow: #F6CD8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6CD8E?

#F6CD8E is Afterglow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6CD8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Afterglow?

Afterglow 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 Afterglow?

Afterglow 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 Afterglow?

You can download Afterglow 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 Afterglow?

The hex code is #F6CD8E. In RGB it's 246, 205, 142, and in HSL it's 36°, 85%, 76%.

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