ORANGES

Phoenix Fossil

#F8D99E

RGB 248, 217, 158 · HSL 39°, 87%, 80% · CMYK 0, 13, 36, 3

Phoenix Fossil is #F8D99E in HEX — rgb(248, 217, 158), hsl(39°, 87%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 36%, 3%).

Phoenix Fossil pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 87%, 80%. 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#F8D99E

RGB248, 217, 158

HSL39°, 87%, 80%

HSV39°, 36%, 97%

CMYK0, 13, 36, 3

Decimal16308638

CSS RGBrgb(248, 217, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 87%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

First Day Of School 924

ΔE 0.7 · #FADBA0

Vista Paint

First Day of School C-923

ΔE 1 · #FBDB9F

Behr

Pismo Dunes 340C-3

ΔE 1.3 · #F5D79E

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 1.5 · #F7D99B

Benjamin Moore

Suntan 2155-50

ΔE 1.6 · #FCDDA0

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

ΔE 1.9 · #F8DCA3

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 1.9 · #FAD79E

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2 · #F9D9A2

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 2.2 · #FCDFA4

Sherwin-Williams

Solé SW6896

ΔE 2.3 · #F7DDA1

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 2.9 · #F9D6A0

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.9 · #ECD193

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 4 · #EDD79A

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.5 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F8D99E

#A0BFF8

Analogous

#F8ADA0

#F8D99E

#EBF8A0

Triadic

#F8D99E

#A0F8D9

#D9A0F8

Split-Complementary

#F8D99E

#A0EBF8

#ADA0F8

Tetradic

#F8D99E

#A0F8AD

#A0BFF8

#F8A0EB

Monochromatic

#EEA111

#F3BD58

#F8D99E

#FDF6E7

Rectangle

#F8D99E

#BFF8A0

#A0BFF8

#D9A0F8

Compound

#F8D99E

#EBF8A0

#A0BFF8

#ADA0F8

Variations

Lighter

#FAE1B3

#F7E7CA

#F8F0E2

Darker

#F7BC4F

#DC9005

#835500

Saturation

#D9D0BF

#F8D9A0

#FCDA9C

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8D99E

#EEE09E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8D99E

#DFDFA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8D99E

#FAD2D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Phoenix Fossil 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

#F9CF92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8D99E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D4B6

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.

#719BEA

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F8D99E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8D99E;

CSS Variable

--color-phoenix-fossil: #F8D99E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phoenix-fossil': '#F8D99E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8D99E] text-[#F8D99E]

SCSS

$phoenix-fossil: #F8D99E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8D99E?

#F8D99E is Phoenix Fossil, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8D99E warm or cool?

Phoenix Fossil reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Phoenix Fossil?

Phoenix Fossil 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 Phoenix Fossil?

Phoenix Fossil 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 Phoenix Fossil?

You can download Phoenix Fossil 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 Phoenix Fossil?

The hex code is #F8D99E. In RGB it's 248, 217, 158, and in HSL it's 39°, 87%, 80%.

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