ORANGES

Shrimp Toast

#F7C5A0

RGB 247, 197, 160 · HSL 26°, 84%, 80% · CMYK 0, 20, 35, 3

Shrimp Toast is #F7C5A0 in HEX — rgb(247, 197, 160), hsl(26°, 84%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 35%, 3%).

Shrimp Toast pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 84%, 80%. 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#F7C5A0

RGB247, 197, 160

HSL26°, 84%, 80%

HSV26°, 35%, 97%

CMYK0, 20, 35, 3

Decimal16237984

CSS RGBrgb(247, 197, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 84%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 096

ΔE 1.3 · #F5C6A1

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 1.8 · #F4C69F

Behr

Chai Latte 290C-3

ΔE 2 · #FBC79F

Vista Paint

Salmon River K-620

ΔE 2.1 · #F2C19F

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 2.5 · #F2C1A0

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC7A4

Valspar

Coral Gable 2003-2B

ΔE 2.8 · #FDCCA9

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 3.8 · #F5C99E

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 4 · #EABE97

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 6.7 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 7.6 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 12.1 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 19 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F7C5A0

#A1D2F7

Analogous

#F7A1A7

#F7C5A0

#F7F1A1

Triadic

#F7C5A0

#A1F7C6

#C6A1F7

Split-Complementary

#F7C5A0

#A1F7F1

#A1A7F7

Tetradic

#F7C5A0

#A7F7A1

#A1D2F7

#F1A1F7

Monochromatic

#EB7114

#F19C5B

#F7C5A0

#FDF1E8

Rectangle

#F7C5A0

#D2F7A1

#A1D2F7

#C6A1F7

Compound

#F7C5A0

#F7F1A1

#A1D2F7

#A1A7F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8D2B4

#F6DDCB

#F8ECE3

Darker

#F49852

#D86209

#803902

Saturation

#D9CABF

#F7C6A1

#FBC69D

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7C5A0

#E1D5A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7C5A0

#CFCFA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7C5A0

#F8C1C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shrimp Toast 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

#F9C093

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7C5A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6C5B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#73B5E8

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 · 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 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: #F7C5A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7C5A0;

CSS Variable

--color-shrimp-toast: #F7C5A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shrimp-toast': '#F7C5A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7C5A0] text-[#F7C5A0]

SCSS

$shrimp-toast: #F7C5A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7C5A0?

#F7C5A0 is Shrimp Toast, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F7C5A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shrimp Toast?

Shrimp Toast 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 Shrimp Toast?

Shrimp Toast 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 Shrimp Toast?

You can download Shrimp Toast 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 Shrimp Toast?

The hex code is #F7C5A0. In RGB it's 247, 197, 160, and in HSL it's 26°, 84%, 80%.

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