ORANGES

Discreet

#F9DCBE

RGB 249, 220, 190 · HSL 31°, 83%, 86% · CMYK 0, 12, 24, 2

Discreet is #F9DCBE in HEX — rgb(249, 220, 190), hsl(31°, 83%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 24%, 2%).

Discreet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 83%, 86%. 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#F9DCBE

RGB249, 220, 190

HSL31°, 83%, 86%

HSV31°, 24%, 98%

CMYK0, 12, 24, 2

Decimal16374974

CSS RGBrgb(249, 220, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 83%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Discreet LC200-01

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Peach 135

ΔE 1.1 · #F9DEC1

Dulux

French Vanilla S10G1

ΔE 1.1 · #FBDFC0

Behr

Golden Pastel M250-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F7DABE

Vista Paint

Incan Treasure C-992

ΔE 1.8 · #FADEC3

Sherwin-Williams

Cachet Cream SW6365

ΔE 1.8 · #F3D9BA

Valspar

Créme Brûlée 2008-6C

ΔE 1.9 · #F6DDC1

PPG

Bisque 1197-3

ΔE 2.4 · #F6D8BE

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 2.4 · #F6DFC0

Dunn-Edwards

Almondine DE5267

ΔE 2.6 · #FEDEBC

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkscap 1006

ΔE 2.6 · #F3D8BE

IKEA

IKEA071 71

ΔE 5.5 · #FBE6CE

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5.6 · #F8E7C9

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 6.2 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.2 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F9DCBE

#BEDAF9

Analogous

#F9BFBE

#F9DCBE

#F8F9BE

Triadic

#F9DCBE

#BEF9DC

#DCBEF9

Split-Complementary

#F9DCBE

#BEF8F9

#BFBEF9

Tetradic

#F9DCBE

#BEF9BF

#BEDAF9

#F9BEF8

Monochromatic

#EC9232

#F2B778

#F9DCBE

#FDF3E8

Rectangle

#F9DCBE

#DAF9BE

#BEDAF9

#DCBEF9

Compound

#F9DCBE

#F8F9BE

#BEDAF9

#BFBEF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAE3CB

#F9EADA

#FAF3EB

Darker

#F5B26A

#E77C0A

#894803

Saturation

#E4DCD2

#F9DCBE

#FCDCBB

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9DCBE

#EDE4BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9DCBE

#E1E1C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9DCBE

#FAD8DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Discreet 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

#FAD2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9DCBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D7CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#8AB9EB

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: #F9DCBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9DCBE;

CSS Variable

--color-discreet: #F9DCBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'discreet': '#F9DCBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9DCBE] text-[#F9DCBE]

SCSS

$discreet: #F9DCBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9DCBE?

#F9DCBE is Discreet, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9DCBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Discreet?

Discreet 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 Discreet?

Discreet 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 Discreet?

You can download Discreet 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 Discreet?

The hex code is #F9DCBE. In RGB it's 249, 220, 190, and in HSL it's 31°, 83%, 86%.

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