ORANGES

Midsummer

#F9DAA5

RGB 249, 218, 165 · HSL 38°, 88%, 81% · CMYK 0, 12, 34, 2

Midsummer is #F9DAA5 in HEX — rgb(249, 218, 165), hsl(38°, 88%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 34%, 2%).

Midsummer pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 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#F9DAA5

RGB249, 218, 165

HSL38°, 88%, 81%

HSV38°, 34%, 98%

CMYK0, 12, 34, 2

Decimal16374437

CSS RGBrgb(249, 218, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 88%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midsummer BXC-31

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Western Sky 910

ΔE 0.8 · #FADCA7

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 0.9 · #FBDCA8

Vista Paint

Western Sky C-909

ΔE 1.1 · #F9DCA6

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 1.2 · #F9D9A2

Valspar

Maple Cream 3003-4B

ΔE 1.2 · #FDDDA8

Benjamin Moore

Golden 143

ΔE 1.5 · #FEDDA9

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 1.6 · #F4D6A2

Dunn-Edwards

Midland Tan DE5366

ΔE 1.9 · #F3D5A1

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 2.1 · #F9D6A0

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 2.8 · #F0D39D

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 3.7 · #F4DEA8

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.1 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.5 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#F9DAA5

#A4C3F9

Analogous

#F9AFA4

#F9DAA5

#EEF9A4

Triadic

#F9DAA5

#A4F9DA

#DAA4F9

Split-Complementary

#F9DAA5

#A4EEF9

#AFA4F9

Tetradic

#F9DAA5

#A4F9AF

#A4C3F9

#F9A4EE

Monochromatic

#F09F14

#F5BD5C

#F9DAA5

#FDF5E7

Rectangle

#F9DAA5

#C3F9A4

#A4C3F9

#DAA4F9

Compound

#F9DAA5

#EEF9A4

#A4C3F9

#AFA4F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAE1B6

#F8E8CC

#F8F1E4

Darker

#F8BB52

#E08F04

#845400

Saturation

#DBD2C2

#F9DAA4

#FCDBA1

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9DAA5

#EEE1A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9DAA5

#E0E0AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9DAA5

#FBD3D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Midsummer 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

#FAD097

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9DAA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D5BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#74A0EB

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: #F9DAA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9DAA5;

CSS Variable

--color-midsummer: #F9DAA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midsummer': '#F9DAA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9DAA5] text-[#F9DAA5]

SCSS

$midsummer: #F9DAA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9DAA5?

#F9DAA5 is Midsummer, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9DAA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midsummer?

Midsummer 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 Midsummer?

Midsummer 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 Midsummer?

You can download Midsummer 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 Midsummer?

The hex code is #F9DAA5. In RGB it's 249, 218, 165, and in HSL it's 38°, 88%, 81%.

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