ORANGES

Sun Splashed

#F9D794

RGB 249, 215, 148 · HSL 40°, 89%, 78% · CMYK 0, 14, 41, 2

Sun Splashed is #F9D794 in HEX — rgb(249, 215, 148), hsl(40°, 89%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 41%, 2%).

Sun Splashed pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 89%, 78%. 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#F9D794

RGB249, 215, 148

HSL40°, 89%, 78%

HSV40°, 41%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 41, 2

Decimal16373652

CSS RGBrgb(249, 215, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 89%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Country 305

ΔE 0.6 · #FAD896

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 0.9 · #FBD795

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 1 · #FAD997

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Yellow SW2865

ΔE 1.3 · #F8D492

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2 · #FAD992

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 2.1 · #FDD792

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F7D68F

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 2.5 · #FFDD97

Dunn-Edwards

Precious Nectar DE5317

ΔE 2.6 · #FFDE9C

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 2.6 · #F0D18E

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4.1 · #F9DF9C

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 4.4 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.7 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F9D794

#95B6F9

Analogous

#F9A695

#F9D794

#E8F995

Triadic

#F9D794

#95F9D8

#D895F9

Split-Complementary

#F9D794

#95E8F9

#A695F9

Tetradic

#F9D794

#95F9A6

#95B6F9

#F995E8

Monochromatic

#E79F0D

#F5BD4D

#F9D794

#FDF2DD

#FEF6E7

Rectangle

#F9D794

#B6F995

#95B6F9

#D895F9

Compound

#F9D794

#E8F995

#95B6F9

#A695F9

Variations

Lighter

#FADFAA

#F7E6C4

#F8EFDF

Darker

#F9BD46

#D89102

#7F5500

Saturation

#D6CCB8

#F9D895

#FCD992

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9D794

#EEDF94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9D794

#DDDD9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9D794

#FCCFD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sun Splashed 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

#FACE8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9D794

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D3AE

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.

#6893EA

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: #F9D794;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9D794;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-splashed: #F9D794;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-splashed': '#F9D794' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9D794] text-[#F9D794]

SCSS

$sun-splashed: #F9D794;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9D794?

#F9D794 is Sun Splashed, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9D794 warm or cool?

Sun Splashed reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sun Splashed?

Sun Splashed 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 Sun Splashed?

Sun Splashed 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 Sun Splashed?

You can download Sun Splashed 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 Sun Splashed?

The hex code is #F9D794. In RGB it's 249, 215, 148, and in HSL it's 40°, 89%, 78%.

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