ORANGES

Summer Citrus

#F8822A

RGB 248, 130, 42 · HSL 26°, 94%, 57% · CMYK 0, 48, 83, 3

Summer Citrus is #F8822A in HEX — rgb(248, 130, 42), hsl(26°, 94%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 83%, 3%).

Summer Citrus pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 94%, 57%. 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#F8822A

RGB248, 130, 42

HSL26°, 94%, 57%

HSV26°, 83%, 97%

CMYK0, 48, 83, 3

Decimal16286250

CSS RGBrgb(248, 130, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 94%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 2.2 · #FF8830

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2015-20

ΔE 2.3 · #F67D29

Behr

Exotic Blossom P240-6

ΔE 2.6 · #FF892F

Vista Paint

Haley's Comet K-576

ΔE 3.7 · #FD8323

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 3.8 · #EC7C26

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 4.5 · #FD7F22

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 7 · #EC8430

Dulux

Wild Mango SB7C5

ΔE 8.4 · #E5772D

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 8.7 · #FF963A

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 9 · #F88F21

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 12.1 · #FF7700

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 12.7 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 13.1 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 21.2 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 27.7 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#F8822A

#2A9FF8

Analogous

#F82A38

#F8822A

#F8EB2A

Triadic

#F8822A

#2AF884

#842AF8

Split-Complementary

#F8822A

#2AF8EB

#2A38F8

Tetradic

#F8822A

#38F82A

#2A9FF8

#EB2AF8

Monochromatic

#863C04

#D05E06

#F8822A

#FBAF74

#FDDABF

Rectangle

#F8822A

#9FF82A

#2A9FF8

#842AF8

Compound

#F8822A

#F8EB2A

#2A9FF8

#2A38F8

Variations

Lighter

#FA9C55

#F2B689

#F2D5BF

Darker

#E76502

#A04500

#5D2800

Saturation

#B08D72

#F8842A

#FC8327

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8822A

#C5B31B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8822A

#9F9F3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8822A

#F77D8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Summer Citrus 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

#F98E3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8822A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7935F

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.

#1989DE

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: #F8822A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8822A;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-citrus: #F8822A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-citrus': '#F8822A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8822A] text-[#F8822A]

SCSS

$summer-citrus: #F8822A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8822A?

#F8822A is Summer Citrus, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8822A warm or cool?

Summer Citrus reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Summer Citrus?

Summer Citrus 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 Summer Citrus?

Summer Citrus 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 Summer Citrus?

You can download Summer Citrus 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 Summer Citrus?

The hex code is #F8822A. In RGB it's 248, 130, 42, and in HSL it's 26°, 94%, 57%.

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