ORANGES
Pumpkin Essence
#F7DAC0
Pumpkin Essence is #F7DAC0 in HEX — rgb(247, 218, 192), hsl(28°, 77%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 3%).
Pumpkin Essence pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 77%, 86%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
PPG
Bisque 1197-3
Behr
Golden Pastel M250-2
Vista Paint
Beach Walk K-1062
Hallman-Lindsay
Turkscap 1006
Dutch Boy
Cheddar Corn DCP-1001
Benjamin Moore
Juno 087
Dunn-Edwards
Fresh Baked Bread DE5254
Valspar
Peach Champagne 2006-4C
Dulux
Unbleached Calico S10F1
Kilz
Discreet LC200-01
Sherwin-Williams
Cachet Cream SW6365
IKEA
IKEA139 139
Farrow & Ball
Pink Ground 202
Colorhouse
Create .01 Create-01
Kobra
Ivory 02
RAL
Oyster White 1013
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
74/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Pumpkin Essence 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior
Recommended Finishes
Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)
Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.
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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.
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
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
color: #F7DAC0;
background-color: #F7DAC0;
--color-pumpkin-essence: #F7DAC0;
colors: { 'pumpkin-essence': '#F7DAC0' }
bg-[#F7DAC0] text-[#F7DAC0]
$pumpkin-essence: #F7DAC0;
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F7DAC0?
#F7DAC0 is Pumpkin Essence, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #F7DAC0 warm or cool?
Pumpkin Essence reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Pumpkin Essence?
Pumpkin Essence 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 Pumpkin Essence?
Pumpkin Essence 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 Pumpkin Essence?
You can download Pumpkin Essence 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 Pumpkin Essence?
The hex code is #F7DAC0. In RGB it's 247, 218, 192, and in HSL it's 28°, 77%, 86%.