ORANGES

Chat Orange

#F79A3E

RGB 247, 154, 62 · HSL 30°, 92%, 61% · CMYK 0, 38, 75, 3

Chat Orange is #F79A3E in HEX — rgb(247, 154, 62), hsl(30°, 92%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 75%, 3%).

Chat Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 92%, 61%. 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#F79A3E

RGB247, 154, 62

HSL30°, 92%, 61%

HSV30°, 75%, 97%

CMYK0, 38, 75, 3

Decimal16226878

CSS RGBrgb(247, 154, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 92%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 1 · #FA9B40

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

ΔE 2.2 · #F89839

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 2.8 · #FF9D45

Vista Paint

Au Gratin C-968

ΔE 2.9 · #FF9C43

Dulux

Pure Mango SB7C1

ΔE 3.1 · #F19239

Benjamin Moore

Fruity 147

ΔE 3.6 · #FA9E49

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 4.3 · #FF9E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 4.7 · #F4A045

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 4.7 · #EF913E

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 5.5 · #FFA450

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 5.6 · #FF963A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 8.5 · #F59724

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 11.3 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 14.3 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 26.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#F79A3E

#409CF7

Analogous

#F74040

#F79A3E

#F7F740

Triadic

#F79A3E

#40F79C

#9C40F7

Split-Complementary

#F79A3E

#40F7F7

#4040F7

Tetradic

#F79A3E

#40F740

#409CF7

#F740F7

Monochromatic

#984F06

#E17509

#F79A3E

#FAC289

#FDE8D3

Rectangle

#F79A3E

#9CF740

#409CF7

#9C40F7

Compound

#F79A3E

#F7F740

#409CF7

#4040F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9AF66

#F2C395

#F3DCC6

Darker

#F57C04

#AB5600

#643200

Saturation

#B79C80

#F79C40

#FB9C3C

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F79A3E

#CFBC38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F79A3E

#AFAF52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F79A3E

#F7939E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chat Orange 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

#F9A04A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F79A3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6A56E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#2484E4

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: #F79A3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F79A3E;

CSS Variable

--color-chat-orange: #F79A3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chat-orange': '#F79A3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F79A3E] text-[#F79A3E]

SCSS

$chat-orange: #F79A3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F79A3E?

#F79A3E is Chat Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F79A3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chat Orange?

Chat Orange 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 Chat Orange?

Chat Orange 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 Chat Orange?

You can download Chat Orange 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 Chat Orange?

The hex code is #F79A3E. In RGB it's 247, 154, 62, and in HSL it's 30°, 92%, 61%.

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