ORANGES

Mad for Mango

#F8A200

RGB 248, 162, 0 · HSL 39°, 100%, 49% · CMYK 0, 35, 100, 3

Mad for Mango is #F8A200 in HEX — rgb(248, 162, 0), hsl(39°, 100%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 100%, 3%).

Mad for Mango pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 49%. 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#F8A200

RGB248, 162, 0

HSL39°, 100%, 49%

HSV39°, 100%, 97%

CMYK0, 35, 100, 3

Decimal16294400

CSS RGBrgb(248, 162, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mandarin 2018-20

ΔE 2.5 · #FFA807

Behr

Desert Glow S-G-350

ΔE 2.5 · #FFA600

Hallman-Lindsay

I Love To Boogie 956

ΔE 2.7 · #FFA917

Vista Paint

I Love To Boogie C-955

ΔE 2.8 · #FEA800

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 3.2 · #FFA900

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 3.6 · #FFAA00

RAL

Dahlia Yellow 1033

ΔE 3.7 · #F3A505

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 5.3 · #FDAD00

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 5.6 · #FDAB26

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.1 · #F8AC1D

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.7 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 13.1 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 17.2 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.9 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 20.1 · #FFC700

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#F8A200

#0057FA

Analogous

#FA2500

#F8A200

#D4FA00

Triadic

#F8A200

#00FAA2

#A200FA

Split-Complementary

#F8A200

#00D4FA

#2500FA

Tetradic

#F8A200

#00FA25

#0057FA

#FA00D4

Monochromatic

#613F00

#AD7100

#F8A200

#FFBF47

#FFDA94

Rectangle

#F8A200

#57FA00

#0057FA

#A200FA

Compound

#F8A200

#D4FA00

#0057FA

#2500FA

Variations

Lighter

#FFB62F

#F3C56F

#F1DBB2

Darker

#C88200

#895900

#503400

Saturation

#A28857

#FAA200

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8A200

#D5C000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8A200

#B5B53D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8A200

#F998A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mad for Mango 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

#F9A61B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8A200

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7AB3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1551BF

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #F8A200;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8A200;

CSS Variable

--color-mad-for-mango: #F8A200;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mad-for-mango': '#F8A200' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8A200] text-[#F8A200]

SCSS

$mad-for-mango: #F8A200;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8A200?

#F8A200 is Mad for Mango, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8A200 warm or cool?

Mad for Mango reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mad for Mango?

Mad for Mango 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 Mad for Mango?

Mad for Mango 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 Mad for Mango?

You can download Mad for Mango 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 Mad for Mango?

The hex code is #F8A200. In RGB it's 248, 162, 0, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 49%.

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