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Intense

#F9AD8A

RGB 249, 173, 138 · HSL 19°, 90%, 76% · CMYK 0, 31, 45, 2

Intense is #F9AD8A in HEX — rgb(249, 173, 138), hsl(19°, 90%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 45%, 2%).

Intense pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 90%, 76%. 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#F9AD8A

RGB249, 173, 138

HSL19°, 90%, 76%

HSV19°, 45%, 98%

CMYK0, 31, 45, 2

Decimal16362890

CSS RGBrgb(249, 173, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 90%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Intense 081

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 1.6 · #F8AC8C

Behr

Fresh Peaches 260C-3

ΔE 2.8 · #FDB088

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 4.2 · #FFB78F

PPG

Coral Silk 1195-5

ΔE 4.3 · #F2A37D

Valspar

Apricot Honey 2006-3C

ΔE 5.1 · #F1AB7F

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 5.3 · #FFB79A

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 5.6 · #ECAD88

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 5.7 · #FFB79B

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.5 · #E09673

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 8.6 · #F2B88C

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 9.7 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 13.3 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.4 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#F9AD8A

#8BD6F9

Analogous

#F98B9F

#F9AD8A

#F9E58B

Triadic

#F9AD8A

#8BF9AE

#AE8BF9

Split-Complementary

#F9AD8A

#8BF9E5

#8B9FF9

Tetradic

#F9AD8A

#9FF98B

#8BD6F9

#E58BF9

Monochromatic

#DF4F0C

#F57B42

#F9AD8A

#FDE0D3

#FEEEE7

Rectangle

#F9AD8A

#D6F98B

#8BD6F9

#AE8BF9

Compound

#F9AD8A

#F9E58B

#8BD6F9

#8B9FF9

Variations

Lighter

#FABEA2

#F6D0BE

#F7E5DC

Darker

#FA783D

#D44401

#7C2700

Saturation

#D2BCB1

#F9AE8B

#FCAC88

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9AD8A

#D6C988

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9AD8A

#BDBD8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9AD8A

#F9AAB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Intense 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

#FAAE83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9AD8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7B3A7

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.

#60BEEA

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: #F9AD8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9AD8A;

CSS Variable

--color-intense: #F9AD8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intense': '#F9AD8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9AD8A] text-[#F9AD8A]

SCSS

$intense: #F9AD8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9AD8A?

#F9AD8A is Intense, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9AD8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intense?

Intense 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 Intense?

Intense 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 Intense?

You can download Intense 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 Intense?

The hex code is #F9AD8A. In RGB it's 249, 173, 138, and in HSL it's 19°, 90%, 76%.

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