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Construction Zone

#F9682B

RGB 249, 104, 43 · HSL 18°, 94%, 57% · CMYK 0, 58, 83, 2

Construction Zone is #F9682B in HEX — rgb(249, 104, 43), hsl(18°, 94%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 83%, 2%).

Construction Zone pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 94%, 57%. 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#F9682B

RGB249, 104, 43

HSL18°, 94%, 57%

HSV18°, 83%, 98%

CMYK0, 58, 83, 2

Decimal16345131

CSS RGBrgb(249, 104, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 94%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Construction Zone P220-7

Exact match

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 4.1 · #F75E25

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 4.2 · #F86F29

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Burst DEA113

ΔE 4.8 · #FF6E3A

Benjamin Moore

Rumba 2014-20

ΔE 5.5 · #F06631

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 8 · #F15E34

Dulux

Raw Sunset S07H7

ΔE 8.9 · #F9562D

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 10.7 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 11.6 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 13.5 · #D7552A

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 14.6 · #F07B42

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 20.1 · #EA7C4C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.3 · #D65F3D

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 20.3 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 22.4 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 30.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F9682B

#2ABBF8

Analogous

#F82A54

#F9682B

#F8CF2A

Triadic

#F9682B

#2AF868

#682AF8

Split-Complementary

#F9682B

#2AF8CF

#2A54F8

Tetradic

#F9682B

#54F82A

#2ABBF8

#CF2AF8

Monochromatic

#862B04

#D04306

#F9682B

#FB9D74

#FDD1BF

Rectangle

#F9682B

#BBF82A

#2ABBF8

#682AF8

Compound

#F9682B

#F8CF2A

#2ABBF8

#2A54F8

Variations

Lighter

#FA8655

#F2A889

#F2CFBF

Darker

#E74602

#A03000

#5D1C00

Saturation

#B08572

#F8682A

#FC6727

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9682B

#BCAA18

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9682B

#8F8F38

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9682B

#F76776

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Construction Zone 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

#FA7B3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9682B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E78060

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#19A3DE

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: #F9682B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9682B;

CSS Variable

--color-construction-zone: #F9682B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'construction-zone': '#F9682B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9682B] text-[#F9682B]

SCSS

$construction-zone: #F9682B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9682B?

#F9682B is Construction Zone, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9682B warm or cool?

Construction Zone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Construction Zone?

Construction Zone 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 Construction Zone?

Construction Zone 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 Construction Zone?

You can download Construction Zone 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 Construction Zone?

The hex code is #F9682B. In RGB it's 249, 104, 43, and in HSL it's 18°, 94%, 57%.

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