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Orpiment Yellow

#F9C89B

RGB 249, 200, 155 · HSL 29°, 89%, 79% · CMYK 0, 20, 38, 2

Orpiment Yellow is #F9C89B in HEX — rgb(249, 200, 155), hsl(29°, 89%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 38%, 2%).

Orpiment Yellow pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 89%, 79%. 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#F9C89B

RGB249, 200, 155

HSL29°, 89%, 79%

HSV29°, 38%, 98%

CMYK0, 20, 38, 2

Decimal16369819

CSS RGBrgb(249, 200, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 89%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 0.9 · #F8C99C

Valspar

Orange Mousse 2007-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #FECD9F

Behr

Sheer Apricot M240-4

ΔE 2.1 · #F8C69D

Benjamin Moore

Peach 137

ΔE 2.5 · #FFC89C

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 2.5 · #F5C99E

Vista Paint

Atoll Sand C-972

ΔE 2.8 · #FFCE9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Atoll Sand 973

ΔE 3 · #FFCF9E

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 3.3 · #F6C9A1

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 3.5 · #F4C69F

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4 · #F1BF8E

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 4.1 · #F7C5A0

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5.5 · #EFCB9B

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 9.1 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.2 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 10.2 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 17.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#F9C89B

#9ACBF9

Analogous

#F99A9B

#F9C89B

#F9F89A

Triadic

#F9C89B

#9AF9C8

#C89AF9

Split-Complementary

#F9C89B

#9AF9F8

#9A9BF9

Tetradic

#F9C89B

#9BF99A

#9ACBF9

#F89AF9

Monochromatic

#EC790E

#F5A051

#F9C89B

#FDEFE2

#FEF2E7

Rectangle

#F9C89B

#CBF99A

#9ACBF9

#C89AF9

Compound

#F9C89B

#F9F89A

#9ACBF9

#9A9BF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAD3AE

#F7DEC7

#F8ECE1

Darker

#F99E49

#DB6B02

#813E00

Saturation

#D8C9BB

#F9C89A

#FCC897

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9C89B

#E4D79B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9C89B

#D1D1A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9C89B

#FAC3C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orpiment Yellow 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

#FAC38F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9C89B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C8B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#6CADEB

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F9C89B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9C89B;

CSS Variable

--color-orpiment-yellow: #F9C89B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orpiment-yellow': '#F9C89B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9C89B] text-[#F9C89B]

SCSS

$orpiment-yellow: #F9C89B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9C89B?

#F9C89B is Orpiment Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9C89B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orpiment Yellow?

Orpiment Yellow 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 Orpiment Yellow?

Orpiment Yellow 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 Orpiment Yellow?

You can download Orpiment Yellow 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 Orpiment Yellow?

The hex code is #F9C89B. In RGB it's 249, 200, 155, and in HSL it's 29°, 89%, 79%.

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