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Saffron Mango

#F9BF58

RGB 249, 191, 88 · HSL 38°, 93%, 66% · CMYK 0, 23, 65, 2

Saffron Mango is #F9BF58 in HEX — rgb(249, 191, 88), hsl(38°, 93%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 65%, 2%).

Saffron Mango pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 93%, 66%. 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#F9BF58

RGB249, 191, 88

HSL38°, 93%, 66%

HSV38°, 65%, 98%

CMYK0, 23, 65, 2

Decimal16367448

CSS RGBrgb(249, 191, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 93%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Corn 307

ΔE 1.1 · #F8BD58

Sherwin-Williams

Butterfield SW6676

ΔE 1.9 · #F7BE5B

Dunn-Edwards

Marigold DE5291

ΔE 2.8 · #F9BB59

Vista Paint

Orange Spark K-554

ΔE 3.1 · #FFC65A

Hallman-Lindsay

Grilled Cheese 940

ΔE 3.4 · #FFC85F

Behr

Spiced Butternut 310B-5

ΔE 3.4 · #FFC861

PPG

Honey Pot 1205-6

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC863

Valspar

Golden Moon 3004-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #F5B651

Dulux

Golden Sand S13H6

ΔE 5 · #EDB959

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 5.2 · #FCC266

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 5.6 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.9 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.6 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 8.8 · #ECC363

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.3 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.1 · #F4AF5B

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

#F9BF58

#5893F9

Analogous

#F96D58

#F9BF58

#E3F958

Triadic

#F9BF58

#58F9BE

#BE58F9

Split-Complementary

#F9BF58

#58E3F9

#6D58F9

Tetradic

#F9BF58

#58F96D

#5893F9

#F958E3

Monochromatic

#B17306

#F6A10E

#F9BF58

#FCDBA1

#FEF5E6

Rectangle

#F9BF58

#93F958

#5893F9

#BE58F9

Compound

#F9BF58

#E3F958

#5893F9

#6D58F9

Variations

Lighter

#FACB79

#F4D6A2

#F4E6CD

Darker

#FCA611

#B97500

#6C4400

Saturation

#C0AF90

#F9BE58

#FCBF55

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9BF58

#E3D057

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9BF58

#CACA6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9BF58

#FBB5BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Saffron Mango 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

#FABC5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9BF58

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C181

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3777E8

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: #F9BF58;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9BF58;

CSS Variable

--color-saffron-mango: #F9BF58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saffron-mango': '#F9BF58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9BF58] text-[#F9BF58]

SCSS

$saffron-mango: #F9BF58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9BF58?

#F9BF58 is Saffron Mango, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9BF58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saffron Mango?

Saffron Mango 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 Saffron Mango?

Saffron Mango 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 Saffron Mango?

You can download Saffron Mango 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 Saffron Mango?

The hex code is #F9BF58. In RGB it's 249, 191, 88, and in HSL it's 38°, 93%, 66%.

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