ORANGES

Soleil

#F6DEB6

RGB 246, 222, 182 · HSL 38°, 78%, 84% · CMYK 0, 10, 26, 4

Soleil is #F6DEB6 in HEX — rgb(246, 222, 182), hsl(38°, 78%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 4%).

Soleil pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 78%, 84%. 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#F6DEB6

RGB246, 222, 182

HSL38°, 78%, 84%

HSV38°, 26%, 96%

CMYK0, 10, 26, 4

Decimal16178870

CSS RGBrgb(246, 222, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 78%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Soleil C-901

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

Exact match

Dulux

Curd S13F1

ΔE 1.1 · #F7DFB9

Benjamin Moore

Precious 185

ΔE 1.4 · #F2DDB6

Sherwin-Williams

Hinoki SW7686

ΔE 1.5 · #F8DDB7

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 1.6 · #F3DFB6

Behr

Calla PPU6-12

ΔE 2 · #F2DFB7

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.1 · #EFDBB3

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F6E1BC

Valspar

Pretty Pretty Picture 3004-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #FAE5BC

Dunn-Edwards

Peach Smoothie DE5275

ΔE 2.7 · #FFE5BD

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.6 · #F3D3AD

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 5.6 · #FBEBBD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 6.7 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F6DEB6

#B6CEF6

Analogous

#F6BFB6

#F6DEB6

#EEF6B6

Triadic

#F6DEB6

#B6F6DF

#DFB6F6

Split-Complementary

#F6DEB6

#B6EEF6

#BFB6F6

Tetradic

#F6DEB6

#B6F6BF

#B6CEF6

#F6B6EE

Monochromatic

#E5A22E

#EEC072

#F6DEB6

#FCF5E8

Rectangle

#F6DEB6

#CEF6B6

#B6CEF6

#DFB6F6

Compound

#F6DEB6

#EEF6B6

#B6CEF6

#BFB6F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8E5C5

#F7EBD6

#F9F3E9

Darker

#F0BE67

#DB9111

#825507

Saturation

#E0D9CD

#F6DFB6

#FBE0B2

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6DEB6

#EEE3B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6DEB6

#E2E2BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6DEB6

#F8D9DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Soleil 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

#F8D3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6DEB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D8C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#86A9E6

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: #F6DEB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6DEB6;

CSS Variable

--color-soleil: #F6DEB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soleil': '#F6DEB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6DEB6] text-[#F6DEB6]

SCSS

$soleil: #F6DEB6;

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#FDE0B5 · ΔE 2.8

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#EED7B2 · ΔE 2.9

Somerset Peach

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6DEB6?

#F6DEB6 is Soleil, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F6DEB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soleil?

Soleil 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 Soleil?

Soleil 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 Soleil?

You can download Soleil 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 Soleil?

The hex code is #F6DEB6. In RGB it's 246, 222, 182, and in HSL it's 38°, 78%, 84%.

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