ORANGES

Bisque

#F6D8BE

RGB 246, 216, 190 · HSL 28°, 76%, 85% · CMYK 0, 12, 23, 4

Bisque is #F6D8BE in HEX — rgb(246, 216, 190), hsl(28°, 76%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 23%, 4%).

Bisque pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 76%, 85%. 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#F6D8BE

RGB246, 216, 190

HSL28°, 76%, 85%

HSV28°, 23%, 96%

CMYK0, 12, 23, 4

Decimal16177342

CSS RGBrgb(246, 216, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 76%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bisque 1197-3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkscap 1006

ΔE 1.2 · #F3D8BE

Behr

Golden Pastel M250-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F7DABE

Vista Paint

Turkscap C-1005

ΔE 1.3 · #F3D8BD

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Baked Bread DE5254

ΔE 1.3 · #F8D7BE

Dulux

Unbleached Calico S10F1

ΔE 1.4 · #F5D5BA

Benjamin Moore

Juno 087

ΔE 1.5 · #FBDAC0

Valspar

Peachy Confection 2007-6B

ΔE 1.6 · #F1D4BB

Kilz

Summer Essence LC150-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F8D6BD

Dutch Boy

Cheddar Corn DCP-1001

ΔE 1.9 · #F5DBC2

Sherwin-Williams

Cachet Cream SW6365

ΔE 2.9 · #F3D9BA

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 5.2 · #EBD9C3

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 6.2 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 6.8 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F6D8BE

#BCDBF6

Analogous

#F6BCBE

#F6D8BE

#F6F4BC

Triadic

#F6D8BE

#BCF6D7

#D7BCF6

Split-Complementary

#F6D8BE

#BCF6F4

#BCBEF6

Tetradic

#F6D8BE

#BEF6BC

#BCDBF6

#F4BCF6

Monochromatic

#E38635

#EDAF78

#F6D8BE

#FCF2E9

Rectangle

#F6D8BE

#DBF6BC

#BCDBF6

#D7BCF6

Compound

#F6D8BE

#F6F4BC

#BCDBF6

#BCBEF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8DFC9

#F7E7D9

#F9F1EA

Darker

#EFA96C

#DB7114

#824109

Saturation

#E1D8D0

#F6D7BC

#FAD7B7

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6D8BE

#E9E1BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6D8BE

#DDDDC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6D8BE

#F7D5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bisque 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

#F8CFAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6D8BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D4CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#8BBBE6

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F6D8BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6D8BE;

CSS Variable

--color-bisque: #F6D8BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bisque': '#F6D8BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6D8BE] text-[#F6D8BE]

SCSS

$bisque: #F6D8BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D8BE?

#F6D8BE is Bisque, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6D8BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bisque?

Bisque 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 Bisque?

Bisque 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 Bisque?

You can download Bisque 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 Bisque?

The hex code is #F6D8BE. In RGB it's 246, 216, 190, and in HSL it's 28°, 76%, 85%.

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