ORANGES

Liquid Lava

#F77511

RGB 247, 117, 17 · HSL 26°, 93%, 52% · CMYK 0, 53, 93, 3

Liquid Lava is #F77511 in HEX — rgb(247, 117, 17), hsl(26°, 93%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 93%, 3%).

Liquid Lava pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 93%, 52%. 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#F77511

RGB247, 117, 17

HSL26°, 93%, 52%

HSV26°, 93%, 97%

CMYK0, 53, 93, 3

Decimal16217361

CSS RGBrgb(247, 117, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 93%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Joyful Orange P240-7

ΔE 2.7 · #FF7C1E

RAL

Pastel Orange 2003

ΔE 3.4 · #FF7514

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 4.2 · #FD7F22

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 4.4 · #F1711B

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 4.8 · #F97F1E

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 5 · #FF7700

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 9.1 · #FF8830

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 13.6 · #F88F21

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 13.9 · #E3732B

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 14.5 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 16.1 · #FF963A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 16.3 · #DE4A00

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 20.6 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 20.7 · #FA9B40

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 28.4 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 34.8 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F77511

#1394F6

Analogous

#F61322

#F77511

#F6E713

Triadic

#F77511

#13F675

#7513F6

Split-Complementary

#F77511

#13F6E7

#1322F6

Tetradic

#F77511

#22F613

#1394F6

#E713F6

Monochromatic

#6C3104

#B65307

#F77511

#F9A05D

#FCCBA6

Rectangle

#F77511

#94F613

#1394F6

#7513F6

Compound

#F77511

#F6E713

#1394F6

#1322F6

Variations

Lighter

#F89142

#F0AE7C

#F0D0B8

Darker

#D25C02

#923F00

#552500

Saturation

#A78062

#F67513

#FB750E

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F77511

#C0AD00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F77511

#96962F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F77511

#F6717F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Liquid Lava 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

#F98428

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F77511

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6894C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#187DCA

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: #F77511;

CSS — background

background-color: #F77511;

CSS Variable

--color-liquid-lava: #F77511;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liquid-lava': '#F77511' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F77511] text-[#F77511]

SCSS

$liquid-lava: #F77511;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F77511?

#F77511 is Liquid Lava, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F77511 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liquid Lava?

Liquid Lava 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 Liquid Lava?

Liquid Lava 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 Liquid Lava?

You can download Liquid Lava 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 Liquid Lava?

The hex code is #F77511. In RGB it's 247, 117, 17, and in HSL it's 26°, 93%, 52%.

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