ORANGES

Heirloom

#F6D9C8

RGB 246, 217, 200 · HSL 22°, 72%, 87% · CMYK 0, 12, 19, 4

Heirloom is #F6D9C8 in HEX — rgb(246, 217, 200), hsl(22°, 72%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 19%, 4%).

Heirloom pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 72%, 87%. 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#F6D9C8

RGB246, 217, 200

HSL22°, 72%, 87%

HSV22°, 19%, 96%

CMYK0, 12, 19, 4

Decimal16177608

CSS RGBrgb(246, 217, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 72%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heirloom 023

Exact match

PPG

Melon Ice 1196-2

ΔE 0.8 · #F4D9C8

Hallman-Lindsay

York Bisque historic-york-bisque

ΔE 1.3 · #F3D9C7

Valspar

Cape Sands 2004-6C

ΔE 1.7 · #F6DCC9

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Tan DE5212

ΔE 1.8 · #F7D8C4

Behr

Pumpkin Essence M220-2

ΔE 1.9 · #FAD9C6

Vista Paint

In the Buff K-1086

ΔE 2 · #F2D4C5

Dulux

Maiden's Blush Half S09G1H

ΔE 2.2 · #F6DCCE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 2.3 · #EFD6C7

Kilz

Angelic Pink TB-91

ΔE 2.8 · #F5DDCF

Sherwin-Williams

Spun Sugar SW6337

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD2C0

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 3.2 · #F4D9CE

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 4 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 8.7 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 11.6 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#F6D9C8

#C6E4F6

Analogous

#F6C6CC

#F6D9C8

#F6EFC6

Triadic

#F6D9C8

#C6F6D7

#D7C6F6

Split-Complementary

#F6D9C8

#C6F6EF

#C6CCF6

Tetradic

#F6D9C8

#CCF6C6

#C6E4F6

#EFC6F6

Monochromatic

#E07C42

#EBAA84

#F6D9C8

#FBF0E9

Rectangle

#F6D9C8

#E4F6C6

#C6E4F6

#D7C6F6

Compound

#F6D9C8

#F6EFC6

#C6E4F6

#C6CCF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8DFD1

#F7E8DF

#F9F2EE

Darker

#ECA277

#DB6019

#82370C

Saturation

#E5DCD7

#F6D7C6

#FAD6C1

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6D9C8

#E8E2C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6D9C8

#DEDECA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6D9C8

#F6D7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Heirloom 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

#F8CFB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6D9C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D4D5

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.

#94C7E5

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: #F6D9C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6D9C8;

CSS Variable

--color-heirloom: #F6D9C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heirloom': '#F6D9C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6D9C8] text-[#F6D9C8]

SCSS

$heirloom: #F6D9C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D9C8?

#F6D9C8 is Heirloom, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6D9C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heirloom?

Heirloom 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 Heirloom?

Heirloom 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 Heirloom?

You can download Heirloom 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 Heirloom?

The hex code is #F6D9C8. In RGB it's 246, 217, 200, and in HSL it's 22°, 72%, 87%.

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