ORANGES

Persimmon Fade

#F7BD8F

RGB 247, 189, 143 · HSL 27°, 87%, 76% · CMYK 0, 23, 42, 3

Persimmon Fade is #F7BD8F in HEX — rgb(247, 189, 143), hsl(27°, 87%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 42%, 3%).

Persimmon Fade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 87%, 76%. 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#F7BD8F

RGB247, 189, 143

HSL27°, 87%, 76%

HSV27°, 42%, 97%

CMYK0, 23, 42, 3

Decimal16235919

CSS RGBrgb(247, 189, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 87%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 2 · #F2B88C

Valspar

Orange Taffy 2008-6A

ΔE 2 · #F1BB8C

Vista Paint

Wispy White C-1029

ΔE 2.6 · #FFC094

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC196

Behr

Apricot Light 280B-4

ΔE 2.9 · #FFC595

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 3.5 · #F2B985

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 3.5 · #F1BF8E

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 3.7 · #EDB384

Benjamin Moore

Beeswax 2157-40

ΔE 3.9 · #EFB884

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 5.1 · #E9AF81

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6 · #F0B67E

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 6.8 · #F7C5A0

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.4 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 14.3 · #DFC795

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 17.8 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F7BD8F

#8DC7F7

Analogous

#F78D92

#F7BD8F

#F7F28D

Triadic

#F7BD8F

#8DF7BC

#BC8DF7

Split-Complementary

#F7BD8F

#8DF7F2

#8D92F7

Tetradic

#F7BD8F

#92F78D

#8DC7F7

#F28DF7

Monochromatic

#DB6B0F

#F29345

#F7BD8F

#FCE6D4

#FDF1E7

Rectangle

#F7BD8F

#C7F78D

#8DC7F7

#BC8DF7

Compound

#F7BD8F

#F7F28D

#8DC7F7

#8D92F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9CAA3

#F5D8BF

#F7E8DD

Darker

#F69240

#D16005

#7C3800

Saturation

#D2C0B2

#F7BC8D

#FBBC89

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7BD8F

#DDD08E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7BD8F

#C8C896

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7BD8F

#F8B8BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Persimmon Fade 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

#F9BA86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7BD8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6BFAB

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.

#62ABE7

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: #F7BD8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7BD8F;

CSS Variable

--color-persimmon-fade: #F7BD8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persimmon-fade': '#F7BD8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7BD8F] text-[#F7BD8F]

SCSS

$persimmon-fade: #F7BD8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7BD8F?

#F7BD8F is Persimmon Fade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F7BD8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Persimmon Fade?

Persimmon Fade 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 Persimmon Fade?

Persimmon Fade 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 Persimmon Fade?

You can download Persimmon Fade 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 Persimmon Fade?

The hex code is #F7BD8F. In RGB it's 247, 189, 143, and in HSL it's 27°, 87%, 76%.

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