ORANGES

Late Afternoon

#F8AB33

RGB 248, 171, 51 · HSL 37°, 93%, 59% · CMYK 0, 31, 79, 3

Late Afternoon is #F8AB33 in HEX — rgb(248, 171, 51), hsl(37°, 93%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 79%, 3%).

Late Afternoon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 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#F8AB33

RGB248, 171, 51

HSL37°, 93%, 59%

HSV37°, 79%, 97%

CMYK0, 31, 79, 3

Decimal16296755

CSS RGBrgb(248, 171, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 93%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 2 · #FFAF38

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 2.1 · #FFAF37

Behr

Glorious Gold 300B-6

ΔE 2.4 · #FFAE34

Vista Paint

Pieces of Eight C-961

ΔE 2.5 · #FFAD34

Valspar

Sunset Glow 3009-2

ΔE 3.2 · #FFAB37

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 4 · #F3A225

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 5 · #EBA832

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.6 · #F8AC1D

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 6.8 · #F39F18

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 6.9 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 7.4 · #FEB14B

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 8.5 · #FFBC35

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.8 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 10.1 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.7 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#F8AB33

#3580F8

Analogous

#F84C35

#F8AB33

#E1F835

Triadic

#F8AB33

#35F8AD

#AD35F8

Split-Complementary

#F8AB33

#35E1F8

#4C35F8

Tetradic

#F8AB33

#35F84C

#3580F8

#F835E1

Monochromatic

#8F5A05

#D98908

#F8AB33

#FACB7F

#FDE9C9

Rectangle

#F8AB33

#80F835

#3580F8

#AD35F8

Compound

#F8AB33

#E1F835

#3580F8

#4C35F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9BE5E

#F2CC8F

#F2E0C3

Darker

#EE9403

#A56600

#603B00

Saturation

#B49D79

#F8AD35

#FBAE32

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8AB33

#D9C42D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8AB33

#BBBB51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8AB33

#FAA1AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Late Afternoon 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

#F9AD41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8AB33

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7B266

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#1B68E4

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: #F8AB33;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8AB33;

CSS Variable

--color-late-afternoon: #F8AB33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'late-afternoon': '#F8AB33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8AB33] text-[#F8AB33]

SCSS

$late-afternoon: #F8AB33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8AB33?

#F8AB33 is Late Afternoon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8AB33 warm or cool?

Late Afternoon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Late Afternoon?

Late Afternoon 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 Late Afternoon?

Late Afternoon 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 Late Afternoon?

You can download Late Afternoon 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 Late Afternoon?

The hex code is #F8AB33. In RGB it's 248, 171, 51, and in HSL it's 37°, 93%, 59%.

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