ORANGES

Lion Cub

#F9CDA4

RGB 249, 205, 164 · HSL 29°, 88%, 81% · CMYK 0, 18, 34, 2

Lion Cub is #F9CDA4 in HEX — rgb(249, 205, 164), hsl(29°, 88%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 34%, 2%).

Lion Cub pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 88%, 81%. 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#F9CDA4

RGB249, 205, 164

HSL29°, 88%, 81%

HSV29°, 34%, 98%

CMYK0, 18, 34, 2

Decimal16371108

CSS RGBrgb(249, 205, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 88%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 1.5 · #F6C9A1

Behr

Tropical Fruit P220-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FECFA7

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 1.8 · #F5C99E

Benjamin Moore

Orange 122

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD2A6

Valspar

Honey Pecan 2008-4B

ΔE 2.3 · #F8CFA2

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 2.6 · #F4C69F

Vista Paint

Southern Breeze C-979

ΔE 2.9 · #FDD2A4

Dulux

Apricot Icecream S10G3

ΔE 2.9 · #F8C99C

Hallman-Lindsay

Southern Breeze 980

ΔE 3 · #FFD4A7

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 3.8 · #F7C5A0

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 3.8 · #F3CD9E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.8 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 8.8 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 17.7 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#F9CDA4

#A4D0F9

Analogous

#F9A4A5

#F9CDA4

#F9F8A4

Triadic

#F9CDA4

#A4F9CD

#CDA4F9

Split-Complementary

#F9CDA4

#A4F9F8

#A4A5F9

Tetradic

#F9CDA4

#A5F9A4

#A4D0F9

#F8A4F9

Monochromatic

#F07E14

#F5A65C

#F9CDA4

#FDF2E7

Rectangle

#F9CDA4

#D0F9A4

#A4D0F9

#CDA4F9

Compound

#F9CDA4

#F9F8A4

#A4D0F9

#A4A5F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAD7B6

#F8E1CC

#F8EEE4

Darker

#F8A252

#E06E04

#844000

Saturation

#DBCEC2

#F9CDA4

#FCCDA1

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9CDA4

#E6DAA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9CDA4

#D5D5AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9CDA4

#FAC8CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lion Cub 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

#FAC696

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9CDA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CBBA

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.

#74B2EB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F9CDA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9CDA4;

CSS Variable

--color-lion-cub: #F9CDA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lion-cub': '#F9CDA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9CDA4] text-[#F9CDA4]

SCSS

$lion-cub: #F9CDA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9CDA4?

#F9CDA4 is Lion Cub, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9CDA4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lion Cub?

Lion Cub 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 Lion Cub?

Lion Cub 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 Lion Cub?

You can download Lion Cub 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 Lion Cub?

The hex code is #F9CDA4. In RGB it's 249, 205, 164, and in HSL it's 29°, 88%, 81%.

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