ORANGES

Monarch Wing

#F99F3B

RGB 249, 159, 59 · HSL 32°, 94%, 60% · CMYK 0, 36, 76, 2

Monarch Wing is #F99F3B in HEX — rgb(249, 159, 59), hsl(32°, 94%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 76%, 2%).

Monarch Wing pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 94%, 60%. 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#F99F3B

RGB249, 159, 59

HSL32°, 94%, 60%

HSV32°, 76%, 98%

CMYK0, 36, 76, 2

Decimal16359227

CSS RGBrgb(249, 159, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 94%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Monarch Wing 2008-1A

Exact match

Behr

Squash 290B-6

ΔE 3.2 · #F7A33A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 3.9 · #FA9B40

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 4 · #FFA348

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 4.1 · #FFA235

Dulux

Five Star S11H7

ΔE 4.6 · #FFA44A

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 5.2 · #F4A045

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 5.3 · #FF9D45

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 6.6 · #F59724

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 7.1 · #FF9E4B

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 7.2 · #FF963A

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 7.4 · #ED9B44

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.4 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12.5 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.6 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#F99F3B

#3993F9

Analogous

#F94039

#F99F3B

#F2F939

Triadic

#F99F3B

#39F99F

#9F39F9

Split-Complementary

#F99F3B

#39F2F9

#4039F9

Tetradic

#F99F3B

#39F940

#3993F9

#F939F2

Monochromatic

#945105

#DF7A07

#F99F3B

#FBC383

#FDE7CE

Rectangle

#F99F3B

#93F939

#3993F9

#9F39F9

Compound

#F99F3B

#F2F939

#3993F9

#4039F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAB361

#F3C591

#F3DDC4

Darker

#F38202

#A85A00

#623400

Saturation

#B69B7C

#F99F39

#FCA036

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F99F3B

#D3BF35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F99F3B

#B3B351

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F99F3B

#FA97A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Monarch Wing 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

#FAA447

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F99F3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7A96C

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.

#1E7BE6

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: #F99F3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F99F3B;

CSS Variable

--color-monarch-wing: #F99F3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monarch-wing': '#F99F3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F99F3B] text-[#F99F3B]

SCSS

$monarch-wing: #F99F3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F99F3B?

#F99F3B is Monarch Wing, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F99F3B warm or cool?

Monarch Wing reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Monarch Wing?

Monarch Wing 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 Monarch Wing?

Monarch Wing 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 Monarch Wing?

You can download Monarch Wing 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 Monarch Wing?

The hex code is #F99F3B. In RGB it's 249, 159, 59, and in HSL it's 32°, 94%, 60%.

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