ORANGES

Warm

#F9E8DB

RGB 249, 232, 219 · HSL 26°, 71%, 92% · CMYK 0, 7, 12, 2

Warm is #F9E8DB in HEX — rgb(249, 232, 219), hsl(26°, 71%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 12%, 2%).

Warm pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 71%, 92%. 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#F9E8DB

RGB249, 232, 219

HSL26°, 71%, 92%

HSV26°, 12%, 98%

CMYK0, 7, 12, 2

Decimal16378075

CSS RGBrgb(249, 232, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 71%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Warm 892

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rosarian DEW307

ΔE 0.7 · #FAEADD

Kilz

Vanilla Chai LC180-01

ΔE 1.1 · #F5E6D9

Vista Paint

Morning Blush C-1082

ΔE 1.1 · #F8E8DD

Dulux

Quilt Quarter S08G1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #FAE8DD

Valspar

Abalone Pink 7002-17

ΔE 1.1 · #F8E8D9

Behr

Peach Fade 270A-1

ΔE 1.2 · #FDEBDE

PPG

Granddad's Girl 18-12

ΔE 1.8 · #F4E4D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Morning Blush 1083

ΔE 2.1 · #F9E8DF

IKEA

IKEA058 58

ΔE 2.8 · #F7E5D3

Sherwin-Williams

Alluring White SW6343

ΔE 3.1 · #EFE1D2

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 3.5 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 3.8 · #FFEEE7

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.6 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 5.6 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F9E8DB

#DCEDF9

Analogous

#F9DCDE

#F9E8DB

#F9F7DC

Triadic

#F9E8DB

#DCF9E9

#E9DCF9

Split-Complementary

#F9E8DB

#DCF9F7

#DCDEF9

Tetradic

#F9E8DB

#DEF9DC

#DCEDF9

#F7DCF9

Monochromatic

#E39559

#EEBF9B

#F9E8DB

#FBF1E9

Rectangle

#F9E8DB

#EDF9DC

#DCEDF9

#E9DCF9

Compound

#F9E8DB

#F9F7DC

#DCEDF9

#DCDEF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAEDE3

#FAF2EB

#FBF7F4

Darker

#EEB589

#E3741F

#88430E

Saturation

#EFEAE6

#F9E9DC

#FCE8D9

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9E8DB

#F1EDDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9E8DB

#EBEBDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9E8DB

#F9E6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm 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

#FADBBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9E8DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E0E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#99C4E6

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: #F9E8DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9E8DB;

CSS Variable

--color-warm: #F9E8DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm': '#F9E8DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9E8DB] text-[#F9E8DB]

SCSS

$warm: #F9E8DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9E8DB?

#F9E8DB is Warm, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9E8DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm?

Warm 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 Warm?

Warm 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 Warm?

You can download Warm 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 Warm?

The hex code is #F9E8DB. In RGB it's 249, 232, 219, and in HSL it's 26°, 71%, 92%.

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