ORANGES

Gleaming Shells

#F8DED1

RGB 248, 222, 209 · HSL 20°, 74%, 90% · CMYK 0, 10, 16, 3

Gleaming Shells is #F8DED1 in HEX — rgb(248, 222, 209), hsl(20°, 74%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 3%).

Gleaming Shells pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 74%, 90%. 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#F8DED1

RGB248, 222, 209

HSL20°, 74%, 90%

HSV20°, 16%, 97%

CMYK0, 10, 16, 3

Decimal16309969

CSS RGBrgb(248, 222, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 74%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Elizabeth Rose 1056

ΔE 0.6 · #FADFD2

Vista Paint

Elizabeth Rose C-1055

ΔE 0.9 · #F9E0D2

Dulux

Quilt Half S08G1H

ΔE 0.9 · #FBE0D3

Benjamin Moore

Sunlit 2170-60

ΔE 1 · #FADED0

Kilz

Angelic Pink TB-91

ΔE 1 · #F5DDCF

Dunn-Edwards

Canyonville DE6100

ΔE 1.2 · #F5DED1

Behr

Macaroon Cream S250-1

ΔE 1.7 · #F7E1D3

PPG

Ambrosia 1194-3

ΔE 1.9 · #F4DED3

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 2 · #F4D9CE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.2 · #EFD6C7

Valspar

Cape Sands 2004-6C

ΔE 3.2 · #F6DCC9

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly Peach SW6336

ΔE 3.5 · #EFDED1

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.8 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 8.2 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 9.8 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F8DED1

#D3ECF8

Analogous

#F8D3D9

#F8DED1

#F8F2D3

Triadic

#F8DED1

#D3F8DF

#DFD3F8

Split-Complementary

#F8DED1

#D3F8F2

#D3D9F8

Tetradic

#F8DED1

#D9F8D3

#D3ECF8

#F2D3F8

Monochromatic

#E4804E

#EEB090

#F8DED1

#FCEFE9

Rectangle

#F8DED1

#ECF8D3

#D3ECF8

#DFD3F8

Compound

#F8DED1

#F8F2D3

#D3ECF8

#D3D9F8

Variations

Lighter

#FAE6DC

#F9ECE6

#FBF5F1

Darker

#EFA580

#E55C17

#88350B

Saturation

#EBE4E0

#F8DFD3

#FCDECF

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8DED1

#EBE6D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8DED1

#E3E3D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8DED1

#F8DDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gleaming Shells 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

#F9D3B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8DED1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D8DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#97CDE7

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F8DED1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8DED1;

CSS Variable

--color-gleaming-shells: #F8DED1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gleaming-shells': '#F8DED1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8DED1] text-[#F8DED1]

SCSS

$gleaming-shells: #F8DED1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8DED1?

#F8DED1 is Gleaming Shells, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8DED1 warm or cool?

Gleaming Shells reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gleaming Shells?

Gleaming Shells 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 Gleaming Shells?

Gleaming Shells 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 Gleaming Shells?

You can download Gleaming Shells 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 Gleaming Shells?

The hex code is #F8DED1. In RGB it's 248, 222, 209, and in HSL it's 20°, 74%, 90%.

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