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Citrus Sherbert

#F8C791

RGB 248, 199, 145 · HSL 31°, 88%, 77% · CMYK 0, 20, 42, 3

Citrus Sherbert is #F8C791 in HEX — rgb(248, 199, 145), hsl(31°, 88%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 42%, 3%).

Citrus Sherbert pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 88%, 77%. 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#F8C791

RGB248, 199, 145

HSL31°, 88%, 77%

HSV31°, 42%, 97%

CMYK0, 20, 42, 3

Decimal16304017

CSS RGBrgb(248, 199, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 88%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Citrus Sherbert K-571

Exact match

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 1.1 · #F8C890

Behr

Bagel 300C-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FACB94

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 1.7 · #FCC792

Sherwin-Williams

Bellini Fizz SW9008

ΔE 1.9 · #F5C78E

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 123

ΔE 2.3 · #F5C18C

Valspar

Almond Butter 3001-4A

ΔE 2.4 · #F1C18D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tuscan Wall 981

ΔE 3.4 · #FCC492

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 3.6 · #F1BF8E

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

ΔE 4.6 · #F5CE96

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 5.4 · #F9D09F

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 6.4 · #EFCD96

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.8 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 10.4 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F8C791

#91C3F8

Analogous

#F89291

#F8C791

#F6F891

Triadic

#F8C791

#91F8C6

#C691F8

Split-Complementary

#F8C791

#91F6F8

#9291F8

Tetradic

#F8C791

#91F892

#91C3F8

#F891F6

Monochromatic

#E17B0E

#F3A149

#F8C791

#FDEBD9

#FDF3E7

Rectangle

#F8C791

#C3F891

#91C3F8

#C691F8

Compound

#F8C791

#F6F891

#91C3F8

#9291F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D1A7

#F6DDC1

#F7EBDE

Darker

#F8A043

#D56F03

#7E4100

Saturation

#D4C5B5

#F8C691

#FBC68D

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8C791

#E4D691

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8C791

#D0D099

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8C791

#F9C1C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Citrus Sherbert 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

#F9C288

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8C791

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C7AC

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.

#65A5E9

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: #F8C791;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8C791;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-sherbert: #F8C791;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-sherbert': '#F8C791' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8C791] text-[#F8C791]

SCSS

$citrus-sherbert: #F8C791;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8C791?

#F8C791 is Citrus Sherbert, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8C791 warm or cool?

Citrus Sherbert reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Citrus Sherbert?

Citrus Sherbert 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 Citrus Sherbert?

Citrus Sherbert 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 Citrus Sherbert?

You can download Citrus Sherbert 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 Citrus Sherbert?

The hex code is #F8C791. In RGB it's 248, 199, 145, and in HSL it's 31°, 88%, 77%.

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