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Barbarian

#F78C5A

RGB 247, 140, 90 · HSL 19°, 91%, 66% · CMYK 0, 43, 64, 3

Barbarian is #F78C5A in HEX — rgb(247, 140, 90), hsl(19°, 91%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 64%, 3%).

Barbarian pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 91%, 66%. 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#F78C5A

RGB247, 140, 90

HSL19°, 91%, 66%

HSV19°, 64%, 97%

CMYK0, 43, 64, 3

Decimal16223322

CSS RGBrgb(247, 140, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 91%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Florida Mango 250D-5

ΔE 3.5 · #F68D61

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 083

ΔE 4.1 · #F6865C

Vista Paint

Mathew's Fire K-625

ΔE 4.2 · #FA8658

Valspar

Tangerine 2004-1B

ΔE 4.6 · #F2915E

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 5.4 · #F09056

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 5.8 · #EA7C4C

Dulux

After Burn S08H7

ΔE 6.1 · #FD8760

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 6.4 · #FF9C68

Hallman-Lindsay

Boredom Buster 1032

ΔE 6.7 · #FF8E51

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 8.4 · #E27A53

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 9.3 · #F07B42

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 10.8 · #E16F3E

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 16.2 · #C27136

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 17.9 · #C5714F

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 18.6 · #EC7C26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#F78C5A

#59C5F7

Analogous

#F75976

#F78C5A

#F7DA59

Triadic

#F78C5A

#59F78B

#8B59F7

Split-Complementary

#F78C5A

#59F7DA

#5976F7

Tetradic

#F78C5A

#76F759

#59C5F7

#DA59F7

Monochromatic

#AF3D08

#F45810

#F78C5A

#FBBEA2

#FEEEE7

Rectangle

#F78C5A

#C5F759

#59C5F7

#8B59F7

Compound

#F78C5A

#F7DA59

#59C5F7

#5976F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9A27B

#F3BCA3

#F4DACD

Darker

#FA5C14

#B93B00

#6C2200

Saturation

#C0A091

#F78B59

#FB8A56

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

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F78C5A

#C7B755

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F78C5A

#A5A562

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F78C5A

#F68993

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Barbarian 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

#F9965F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F78C5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E69B83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#38AFE6

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: #F78C5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F78C5A;

CSS Variable

--color-barbarian: #F78C5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barbarian': '#F78C5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F78C5A] text-[#F78C5A]

SCSS

$barbarian: #F78C5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F78C5A?

#F78C5A is Barbarian, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F78C5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barbarian?

Barbarian 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 Barbarian?

Barbarian 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 Barbarian?

You can download Barbarian 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 Barbarian?

The hex code is #F78C5A. In RGB it's 247, 140, 90, and in HSL it's 19°, 91%, 66%.

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