ORANGES

Tango Mango

#F8C484

RGB 248, 196, 132 · HSL 33°, 89%, 75% · CMYK 0, 21, 47, 3

Tango Mango is #F8C484 in HEX — rgb(248, 196, 132), hsl(33°, 89%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 47%, 3%).

Tango Mango pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 89%, 75%. 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#F8C484

RGB248, 196, 132

HSL33°, 89%, 75%

HSV33°, 47%, 97%

CMYK0, 21, 47, 3

Decimal16303236

CSS RGBrgb(248, 196, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 89%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tango Mango S11G4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Peach 159

ΔE 0.9 · #F6C483

Valspar

Hayloft 2006-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #FCC484

Behr

Jackfruit PPU6-7

ΔE 2.6 · #F7C681

Dunn-Edwards

Apricot Appeal DE5234

ΔE 3.2 · #FEC382

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 3.2 · #F3C683

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 3.5 · #F0C484

PPG

Chunk Of Cheddar 1204-5

ΔE 3.8 · #F9C982

Vista Paint

Sunset in Italy C-910

ΔE 3.9 · #EFC483

Sherwin-Williams

Papaya SW6661

ΔE 3.9 · #EFB97B

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 4 · #F2C784

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5.5 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.6 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 8.4 · #F2CF86

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 14.9 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 15.3 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F8C484

#87BAF8

Analogous

#F88C87

#F8C484

#F2F887

Triadic

#F8C484

#87F8C5

#C587F8

Split-Complementary

#F8C484

#87F2F8

#8C87F8

Tetradic

#F8C484

#87F88C

#87BAF8

#F887F2

Monochromatic

#D97D0D

#F4A23E

#F8C484

#FCE8CF

#FEF3E7

Rectangle

#F8C484

#BAF887

#87BAF8

#C587F8

Compound

#F8C484

#F2F887

#87BAF8

#8C87F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D19F

#F6DCBC

#F7EADB

Darker

#F8A33A

#D07302

#7A4300

Saturation

#D0C1AE

#F8C587

#FBC583

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8C484

#E3D383

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8C484

#CECE8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8C484

#FABDC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tango 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

#F9C07E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8C484

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C5A2

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.

#5D9CE8

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: #F8C484;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8C484;

CSS Variable

--color-tango-mango: #F8C484;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tango-mango': '#F8C484' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8C484] text-[#F8C484]

SCSS

$tango-mango: #F8C484;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8C484?

#F8C484 is Tango Mango, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8C484 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tango Mango?

Tango 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 Tango Mango?

Tango 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 Tango Mango?

You can download Tango 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 Tango Mango?

The hex code is #F8C484. In RGB it's 248, 196, 132, and in HSL it's 33°, 89%, 75%.

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