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Sunset Yellow

#FA873D

RGB 250, 135, 61 · HSL 23°, 95%, 61% · CMYK 0, 46, 76, 2

Sunset Yellow is #FA873D in HEX — rgb(250, 135, 61), hsl(23°, 95%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 76%, 2%).

Sunset Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 95%, 61%. 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#FA873D

RGB250, 135, 61

HSL23°, 95%, 61%

HSV23°, 76%, 98%

CMYK0, 46, 76, 2

Decimal16418621

CSS RGBrgb(250, 135, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 95%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Toucan P230-6

ΔE 1.5 · #F8843D

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 2015-30

ΔE 2.6 · #FC8C3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 3.4 · #F0843A

Vista Paint

Cheddar Cheese C-976

ΔE 3.6 · #F0853A

Dunn-Edwards

Valley of Fire DE5167

ΔE 4.7 · #FF8A4A

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 5.7 · #EC8430

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 6.4 · #EC7C26

Dulux

Wild Mango SB7C5

ΔE 6.4 · #E5772D

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 6.9 · #F38F3E

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 8 · #F07B42

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 8.7 · #FF963A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 9 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 9.5 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 19.1 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 26 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FA873D

#3DB2FA

Analogous

#FA3D53

#FA873D

#FAE43D

Triadic

#FA873D

#3DFA86

#863DFA

Split-Complementary

#FA873D

#3DFAE4

#3D53FA

Tetradic

#FA873D

#53FA3D

#3DB2FA

#E43DFA

Monochromatic

#9A3E04

#E55B06

#FA873D

#FCB488

#FEE3D2

Rectangle

#FA873D

#B2FA3D

#3DB2FA

#863DFA

Compound

#FA873D

#FAE43D

#3DB2FA

#3D53FA

Variations

Lighter

#FB9E64

#F4B893

#F3D7C5

Darker

#F95F00

#AB4200

#642600

Saturation

#B8957F

#FA863D

#FD853B

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FA873D

#C8B634

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA873D

#A2A24C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA873D

#F9838F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sunset Yellow 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

#FB9249

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA873D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8976D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#229BE6

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FA873D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA873D;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-yellow: #FA873D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-yellow': '#FA873D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA873D] text-[#FA873D]

SCSS

$sunset-yellow: #FA873D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA873D?

#FA873D is Sunset Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FA873D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunset Yellow?

Sunset Yellow 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 Sunset Yellow?

Sunset Yellow 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 Sunset Yellow?

You can download Sunset Yellow 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 Sunset Yellow?

The hex code is #FA873D. In RGB it's 250, 135, 61, and in HSL it's 23°, 95%, 61%.

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