REDS

Citrus Hill

#F9A78D

RGB 249, 167, 141 · HSL 14°, 90%, 76% · CMYK 0, 33, 43, 2

Citrus Hill is #F9A78D in HEX — rgb(249, 167, 141), hsl(14°, 90%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 43%, 2%).

Citrus Hill pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 90%, 76%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#F9A78D

RGB249, 167, 141

HSL14°, 90%, 76%

HSV14°, 43%, 98%

CMYK0, 33, 43, 2

Decimal16361357

CSS RGBrgb(249, 167, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 90%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Monticello 018

ΔE 1.4 · #F6A58D

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 2.3 · #F9A48E

Valspar

Apricot Jam 2005-4A

ΔE 2.8 · #F5A990

Behr

Desert Sunrise 230B-4

ΔE 3.3 · #FFA792

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 3.6 · #FFAD98

Dulux

Pink Persimmon S07H4

ΔE 4 · #FFAA97

Vista Paint

Rose Essence C-1064

ΔE 4.7 · #F19C88

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 5.6 · #F29B89

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 5.6 · #FAA495

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 6.6 · #E49780

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 8.3 · #DE9981

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.9 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 14.2 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.5 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.9 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.1 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F9A78D

#8BDFF9

Analogous

#F98BA8

#F9A78D

#F9DC8B

Triadic

#F9A78D

#8BF9A4

#A48BF9

Split-Complementary

#F9A78D

#8BF9DC

#8BA8F9

Tetradic

#F9A78D

#A8F98B

#8BDFF9

#DC8BF9

Monochromatic

#DF3D0C

#F56C42

#F9A78D

#FDDDD3

#FEECE7

Rectangle

#F9A78D

#DFF98B

#8BDFF9

#A48BF9

Compound

#F9A78D

#F9DC8B

#8BDFF9

#8BA8F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAB7A2

#F6CBBE

#F7E2DC

Darker

#FA693D

#D43201

#7C1D00

Saturation

#D2B9B1

#F9A48B

#FCA388

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9A78D

#D2C68B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9A78D

#B8B891

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9A78D

#F8A5AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Citrus Hill carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#FAAA85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9A78D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7AFA9

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.

#60CAEA

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: #F9A78D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9A78D;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-hill: #F9A78D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-hill': '#F9A78D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9A78D] text-[#F9A78D]

SCSS

$citrus-hill: #F9A78D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9A78D?

#F9A78D is Citrus Hill, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #F9A78D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Hill?

Citrus Hill works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Citrus Hill?

Citrus Hill pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Citrus Hill?

You can download Citrus Hill 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 Hill?

The hex code is #F9A78D. In RGB it's 249, 167, 141, and in HSL it's 14°, 90%, 76%.

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