ORANGES

Buttercup Squash

#F89839

RGB 248, 152, 57 · HSL 30°, 93%, 60% · CMYK 0, 39, 77, 3

Buttercup Squash is #F89839 in HEX — rgb(248, 152, 57), hsl(30°, 93%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 77%, 3%).

Buttercup Squash pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 93%, 60%. 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#F89839

RGB248, 152, 57

HSL30°, 93%, 60%

HSV30°, 77%, 97%

CMYK0, 39, 77, 3

Decimal16291897

CSS RGBrgb(248, 152, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 93%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

Exact match

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 2.2 · #FA9B40

Vista Paint

Au Gratin C-968

ΔE 3 · #FF9C43

Benjamin Moore

Carrot 2016-30

ΔE 3.1 · #FD9638

Dulux

Pure Mango SB7C1

ΔE 3.3 · #F19239

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 3.5 · #FF9D45

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 3.9 · #FF963A

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Jewel DEA115

ΔE 5.1 · #FF9731

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 5.7 · #EF913E

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 5.9 · #EB882C

Behr

Squash 290B-6

ΔE 6.8 · #F7A33A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 6.9 · #F59724

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 11.8 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 15.9 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#F89839

#3A99F8

Analogous

#F83A3A

#F89839

#F8F83A

Triadic

#F89839

#3AF899

#993AF8

Split-Complementary

#F89839

#3AF8F8

#3A3AF8

Tetradic

#F89839

#3AF83A

#3A99F8

#F83AF8

Monochromatic

#944C05

#DD7308

#F89839

#FBBF84

#FDE6CE

Rectangle

#F89839

#99F83A

#3A99F8

#993AF8

Compound

#F89839

#F8F83A

#3A99F8

#3A3AF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9AD62

#F2C291

#F3DBC4

Darker

#F27A03

#A85400

#623100

Saturation

#B5997D

#F8993A

#FB9937

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F89839

#CFBC32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F89839

#ADAD4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F89839

#F8919D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Buttercup Squash 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

#F99F46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F89839

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7A46A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1F82E5

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: #F89839;

CSS — background

background-color: #F89839;

CSS Variable

--color-buttercup-squash: #F89839;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buttercup-squash': '#F89839' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F89839] text-[#F89839]

SCSS

$buttercup-squash: #F89839;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F89839?

#F89839 is Buttercup Squash, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F89839 warm or cool?

Buttercup Squash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Buttercup Squash?

Buttercup Squash 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 Buttercup Squash?

Buttercup Squash 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 Buttercup Squash?

You can download Buttercup Squash 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 Buttercup Squash?

The hex code is #F89839. In RGB it's 248, 152, 57, and in HSL it's 30°, 93%, 60%.

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