ORANGES

Deco Shell

#F9D5C9

RGB 249, 213, 201 · HSL 15°, 80%, 88% · CMYK 0, 14, 19, 2

Deco Shell is #F9D5C9 in HEX — rgb(249, 213, 201), hsl(15°, 80%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 19%, 2%).

Deco Shell pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 80%, 88%. 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#F9D5C9

RGB249, 213, 201

HSL15°, 80%, 88%

HSV15°, 19%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 19, 2

Decimal16373193

CSS RGBrgb(249, 213, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 80%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Passion Flower S07H1

ΔE 0.9 · #FCD7CB

Vista Paint

Strawberry Whip C-54

ΔE 1 · #F8D6CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Strawberry Whip 55

ΔE 1.5 · #F9D7CD

Behr

Salmon Creek 260C-2

ΔE 1.8 · #FFD8CD

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 016

ΔE 1.9 · #FFD7CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jasper DE5148

ΔE 1.9 · #FED6CC

Valspar

Snow Pa 2003-4C

ΔE 2 · #FAD9CF

PPG

Pale Coral 1063-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F2D1C4

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 2.1 · #F4D0C2

Sherwin-Williams

Koral Kicks SW6610

ΔE 2.3 · #F2D1C3

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F8D6D0

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 3.6 · #F4D9CE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 4.5 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 9.2 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 14.3 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F9D5C9

#C8EDF9

Analogous

#F9C8D4

#F9D5C9

#F9EDC8

Triadic

#F9D5C9

#C8F9D4

#D4C8F9

Split-Complementary

#F9D5C9

#C8F9ED

#C8D4F9

Tetradic

#F9D5C9

#D4F9C8

#C8EDF9

#EDC8F9

Monochromatic

#EA693E

#F19F83

#F9D5C9

#FCEDE8

Rectangle

#F9D5C9

#EDF9C8

#C8EDF9

#D4C8F9

Compound

#F9D5C9

#F9EDC8

#C8EDF9

#C8D4F9

Variations

Lighter

#FADDD3

#F9E6E0

#FAF1EE

Darker

#F39474

#E8450F

#8A2706

Saturation

#E8DDD9

#F9D4C8

#FCD3C5

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9D5C9

#E7E1C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9D5C9

#DCDCCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9D5C9

#F9D4D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Deco Shell 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

#FACCB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9D5C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D1D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#93D5EA

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: #F9D5C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9D5C9;

CSS Variable

--color-deco-shell: #F9D5C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deco-shell': '#F9D5C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9D5C9] text-[#F9D5C9]

SCSS

$deco-shell: #F9D5C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9D5C9?

#F9D5C9 is Deco Shell, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9D5C9 warm or cool?

Deco Shell reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deco Shell?

Deco Shell 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 Deco Shell?

Deco Shell 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 Deco Shell?

You can download Deco Shell 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 Deco Shell?

The hex code is #F9D5C9. In RGB it's 249, 213, 201, and in HSL it's 15°, 80%, 88%.

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