ORANGES

Orange Zest

#F86634

RGB 248, 102, 52 · HSL 15°, 93%, 59% · CMYK 0, 59, 79, 3

Orange Zest is #F86634 in HEX — rgb(248, 102, 52), hsl(15°, 93%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 79%, 3%).

Orange Zest pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 93%, 59%. 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#F86634

RGB248, 102, 52

HSL15°, 93%, 59%

HSV15°, 79%, 97%

CMYK0, 59, 79, 3

Decimal16279092

CSS RGBrgb(248, 102, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 93%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orange Zest 240B-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 2.3 · #F0622F

Benjamin Moore

Rumba 2014-20

ΔE 3.2 · #F06631

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 3.9 · #F15E34

Vista Paint

Starfish C-1046

ΔE 4.3 · #ED5F33

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 5.9 · #F75E25

Dulux

Raw Sunset S07H7

ΔE 7.4 · #F9562D

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 10 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 10.8 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12.6 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 13.4 · #F07B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.9 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 17.8 · #DF5E47

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 18.4 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 24.3 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 27.9 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#F86634

#35C7F8

Analogous

#F83566

#F86634

#F8C735

Triadic

#F86634

#35F866

#6635F8

Split-Complementary

#F86634

#35F8C7

#3566F8

Tetradic

#F86634

#66F835

#35C7F8

#C735F8

Monochromatic

#8F2805

#D93C08

#F86634

#FA9E7F

#FDD6C9

Rectangle

#F86634

#C7F835

#35C7F8

#6635F8

Compound

#F86634

#F8C735

#35C7F8

#3566F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9845E

#F2A78F

#F2CEC3

Darker

#EE3E03

#A52900

#601800

Saturation

#B48879

#F86635

#FB6432

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#F86634

#BBA926

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F86634

#8E8E3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F86634

#F66674

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Zest 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

#F97942

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F86634

Daylight 5500K

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

#E77E66

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.

#1BB2E4

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: #F86634;

CSS — background

background-color: #F86634;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-zest: #F86634;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-zest': '#F86634' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F86634] text-[#F86634]

SCSS

$orange-zest: #F86634;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F86634?

#F86634 is Orange Zest, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F86634 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Zest?

Orange Zest 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 Orange Zest?

Orange Zest 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 Orange Zest?

You can download Orange Zest 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 Orange Zest?

The hex code is #F86634. In RGB it's 248, 102, 52, and in HSL it's 15°, 93%, 59%.

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