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Ballet Cream

#F88258

RGB 248, 130, 88 · HSL 16°, 92%, 66% · CMYK 0, 48, 65, 3

Ballet Cream is #F88258 in HEX — rgb(248, 130, 88), hsl(16°, 92%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 65%, 3%).

Ballet Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 92%, 66%. 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#F88258

RGB248, 130, 88

HSL16°, 92%, 66%

HSV16°, 65%, 97%

CMYK0, 48, 65, 3

Decimal16286296

CSS RGBrgb(248, 130, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 92%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

ΔE 1.8 · #FC8258

Dulux

After Burn S08H7

ΔE 2.6 · #FD8760

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 083

ΔE 3 · #F6865C

Behr

Indian Paint Brush 230B-5

ΔE 3.3 · #FF8159

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 4.9 · #EA7C4C

Valspar

Autumn Glimmer 2003-1A

ΔE 5.8 · #E97F4E

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 7.3 · #EB7D5D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 7.6 · #E27A53

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 8.2 · #F07B42

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 8.5 · #E16F3E

PPG

Clay Pot 1194-6

ΔE 9.7 · #E07757

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.5 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 16.6 · #C35831

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 18.2 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 18.6 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#F88258

#59CEF8

Analogous

#F8597E

#F88258

#F8D359

Triadic

#F88258

#59F883

#8359F8

Split-Complementary

#F88258

#59F8D3

#597EF8

Tetradic

#F88258

#7EF859

#59CEF8

#D359F8

Monochromatic

#B03407

#F54C0F

#F88258

#FBBAA2

#FEEDE7

Rectangle

#F88258

#CEF859

#59CEF8

#8359F8

Compound

#F88258

#F8D359

#59CEF8

#597EF8

Variations

Lighter

#F99C7A

#F4B8A2

#F4D8CD

Darker

#FB5012

#B93100

#6C1D00

Saturation

#C09D90

#F88359

#FC8155

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F88258

#C4B453

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F88258

#9F9F5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F88258

#F7808B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ballet Cream 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

#F98E5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F88258

Daylight 5500K

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

#E79381

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.

#38B8E7

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: #F88258;

CSS — background

background-color: #F88258;

CSS Variable

--color-ballet-cream: #F88258;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballet-cream': '#F88258' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F88258] text-[#F88258]

SCSS

$ballet-cream: #F88258;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F88258?

#F88258 is Ballet Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F88258 warm or cool?

Ballet Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ballet Cream?

Ballet Cream 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 Ballet Cream?

Ballet Cream 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 Ballet Cream?

You can download Ballet Cream 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 Ballet Cream?

The hex code is #F88258. In RGB it's 248, 130, 88, and in HSL it's 16°, 92%, 66%.

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