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Rich Honey

#F9BC7D

RGB 249, 188, 125 · HSL 30°, 91%, 73% · CMYK 0, 24, 50, 2

Rich Honey is #F9BC7D in HEX — rgb(249, 188, 125), hsl(30°, 91%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 50%, 2%).

Rich Honey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 91%, 73%. 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#F9BC7D

RGB249, 188, 125

HSL30°, 91%, 73%

HSV30°, 50%, 98%

CMYK0, 24, 50, 2

Decimal16366717

CSS RGBrgb(249, 188, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 91%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rich Honey DE5227

Exact match

Valspar

Orange Cream 2006-1C

ΔE 1.8 · #F4B779

Benjamin Moore

Seville 131

ΔE 2 · #FABC81

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 2.3 · #FCBA7D

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 2.8 · #F0B87A

Behr

Mango Tango P240-4

ΔE 3.4 · #FFC17C

Sherwin-Williams

Papaya SW6661

ΔE 3.5 · #EFB97B

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 3.7 · #FBC17B

Dulux

Peach Melba S11H4

ΔE 3.9 · #FFC688

Hallman-Lindsay

Goosebill 974

ΔE 3.9 · #FFBA80

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.4 · #F0B67E

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E7B576

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 6.9 · #E5A96B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 11.1 · #DCB771

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.4 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.9 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F9BC7D

#7BBAF9

Analogous

#F97B7B

#F9BC7D

#F9F97B

Triadic

#F9BC7D

#7BF9BA

#BA7BF9

Split-Complementary

#F9BC7D

#7BF9F9

#7B7BF9

Tetradic

#F9BC7D

#7BF97B

#7BBAF9

#F97BF9

Monochromatic

#D16E0A

#F59432

#F9BC7D

#FCE0C5

#FEF2E7

Rectangle

#F9BC7D

#BAF97B

#7BBAF9

#BA7BF9

Compound

#F9BC7D

#F9F97B

#7BBAF9

#7B7BF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAC896

#F6D6B6

#F6E7D8

Darker

#FA9530

#CD6600

#773C00

Saturation

#CDBAA7

#F9BA7B

#FCBA78

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9BC7D

#DFCF7C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9BC7D

#C8C887

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9BC7D

#FAB5BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rich Honey 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

#FABA79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9BC7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7BF9D

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.

#539EE9

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: #F9BC7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9BC7D;

CSS Variable

--color-rich-honey: #F9BC7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rich-honey': '#F9BC7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9BC7D] text-[#F9BC7D]

SCSS

$rich-honey: #F9BC7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9BC7D?

#F9BC7D is Rich Honey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9BC7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rich Honey?

Rich Honey 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 Rich Honey?

Rich Honey 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 Rich Honey?

You can download Rich Honey 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 Rich Honey?

The hex code is #F9BC7D. In RGB it's 249, 188, 125, and in HSL it's 30°, 91%, 73%.

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