ORANGES

Maple Elixir

#F6D193

RGB 246, 209, 147 · HSL 38°, 85%, 77% · CMYK 0, 15, 40, 4

Maple Elixir is #F6D193 in HEX — rgb(246, 209, 147), hsl(38°, 85%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 40%, 4%).

Maple Elixir pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 85%, 77%. 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#F6D193

RGB246, 209, 147

HSL38°, 85%, 77%

HSV38°, 40%, 96%

CMYK0, 15, 40, 4

Decimal16175507

CSS RGBrgb(246, 209, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 85%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Jonquil Trail 925

ΔE 0.8 · #F7D395

Vista Paint

Jonquil Trail C-924

ΔE 0.9 · #F7D394

Behr

Honey Butter 320C-3

ΔE 0.9 · #F7D394

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 1.1 · #F3CE90

Kilz

Pineapple Citrus LE140-01

ΔE 1.3 · #F3CF93

Dulux

Pale Corn S13G3

ΔE 2 · #F7D197

Sherwin-Williams

Jonquil SW6674

ΔE 2 · #F7D391

Valspar

Whipped Apricot 2007-2B

ΔE 2.9 · #FFD599

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD79D

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 3.4 · #F0D18E

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 4 · #FDD792

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.1 · #EFCD96

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E9D095

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.6 · #F2CF86

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#F6D193

#92B7F6

Analogous

#F6A092

#F6D193

#E9F692

Triadic

#F6D193

#92F6D2

#D292F6

Split-Complementary

#F6D193

#92E9F6

#A092F6

Tetradic

#F6D193

#92F6A0

#92B7F6

#F692E9

Monochromatic

#DE9312

#F0B44C

#F6D193

#FCEFD9

#FDF5E7

Rectangle

#F6D193

#B7F692

#92B7F6

#D292F6

Compound

#F6D193

#E9F692

#92B7F6

#A092F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8DBA8

#F5E3C2

#F7EEDE

Darker

#F4B446

#D18707

#7C4F01

Saturation

#D3C8B5

#F6D292

#FBD38E

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6D193

#E9DA93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6D193

#D8D89D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6D193

#F8CAD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Maple Elixir 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

#F8C989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6D193

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CEAE

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6796E7

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: #F6D193;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6D193;

CSS Variable

--color-maple-elixir: #F6D193;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maple-elixir': '#F6D193' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6D193] text-[#F6D193]

SCSS

$maple-elixir: #F6D193;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D193?

#F6D193 is Maple Elixir, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6D193 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maple Elixir?

Maple Elixir 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 Maple Elixir?

Maple Elixir 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 Maple Elixir?

You can download Maple Elixir 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 Maple Elixir?

The hex code is #F6D193. In RGB it's 246, 209, 147, and in HSL it's 38°, 85%, 77%.

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