ORANGES

Tangerine Twist

#F8AD1B

RGB 248, 173, 27 · HSL 40°, 94%, 54% · CMYK 0, 30, 89, 3

Tangerine Twist is #F8AD1B in HEX — rgb(248, 173, 27), hsl(40°, 94%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 89%, 3%).

Tangerine Twist pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 94%, 54%. 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#F8AD1B

RGB248, 173, 27

HSL40°, 94%, 54%

HSV40°, 89%, 97%

CMYK0, 30, 89, 3

Decimal16297243

CSS RGBrgb(248, 173, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 94%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 0.9 · #F8AC1D

Behr

Soft Boiled P270-6

ΔE 2.4 · #FFAF1E

Vista Paint

Golden Autumn K-520

ΔE 2.6 · #F0A90A

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 2.8 · #FFB32A

Dulux

Marigold Field SB7B6

ΔE 3 · #FDAF29

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 3 · #F4A900

Valspar

Golden Flame 3002-1A

ΔE 3.2 · #FFB41C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 3.7 · #EEA300

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 4.8 · #FDAD00

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 6 · #F9B82B

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 6.8 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 6.9 · #FFBC35

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14.3 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 14.4 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F8AD1B

#1B65F8

Analogous

#F8401B

#F8AD1B

#D3F81B

Triadic

#F8AD1B

#1BF8AE

#AE1BF8

Split-Complementary

#F8AD1B

#1BD3F8

#401BF8

Tetradic

#F8AD1B

#1BF840

#1B65F8

#F81BD3

Monochromatic

#775004

#C18306

#F8AD1B

#FAC966

#FDE3B0

Rectangle

#F8AD1B

#65F81B

#1B65F8

#AE1BF8

Compound

#F8AD1B

#D3F81B

#1B65F8

#401BF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9BF49

#F1CB80

#F1DFBB

Darker

#DB9201

#976500

#583B00

Saturation

#AB9569

#F8AE1B

#FBB018

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8AD1B

#DAC50F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8AD1B

#BDBD47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8AD1B

#FAA2AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tangerine Twist 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

#F9AE2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8AD1B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7B354

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.

#1856D3

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: #F8AD1B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8AD1B;

CSS Variable

--color-tangerine-twist: #F8AD1B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangerine-twist': '#F8AD1B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8AD1B] text-[#F8AD1B]

SCSS

$tangerine-twist: #F8AD1B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8AD1B?

#F8AD1B is Tangerine Twist, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8AD1B warm or cool?

Tangerine Twist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tangerine Twist?

Tangerine Twist 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 Tangerine Twist?

Tangerine Twist 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 Tangerine Twist?

You can download Tangerine Twist 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 Tangerine Twist?

The hex code is #F8AD1B. In RGB it's 248, 173, 27, and in HSL it's 40°, 94%, 54%.

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