ORANGES
Phoenix Sand
#F9C4B3
Reading soft, Phoenix Sand lands in the oranges family at HSL 15°, 85%, 84%. Its high saturation makes it bold and immediate; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand 017
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Phoenix Sand
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F9C4B3?
#F9C4B3 is Phoenix Sand, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #F9C4B3 warm or cool?
Phoenix Sand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Phoenix Sand?
Phoenix Sand 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 Phoenix Sand?
Phoenix Sand 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 Phoenix Sand?
You can download Phoenix Sand 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 RGB value of #F9C4B3?
#F9C4B3 converts to RGB 249, 196, 179.