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Indian Paintbrush

#FA9761

RGB 250, 151, 97 · HSL 21°, 94%, 68% · CMYK 0, 40, 61, 2

Indian Paintbrush is #FA9761 in HEX — rgb(250, 151, 97), hsl(21°, 94%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 61%, 2%).

Indian Paintbrush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 94%, 68%. 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#FA9761

RGB250, 151, 97

HSL21°, 94%, 68%

HSV21°, 61%, 98%

CMYK0, 40, 61, 2

Decimal16422753

CSS RGBrgb(250, 151, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 94%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 2.2 · #FF9C68

Behr

Florida Sunrise P230-5

ΔE 2.4 · #FD9D66

Valspar

Tangerine 2004-1B

ΔE 2.8 · #F2915E

Dulux

Baby Melon S09H6

ΔE 3 · #FF9F68

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 3.6 · #F09056

Vista Paint

Cimarron Trail K-601

ΔE 4.7 · #EB905B

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 5.5 · #E98D5B

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 5.7 · #FAA06D

Benjamin Moore

Party 139

ΔE 6.1 · #FDA468

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 8.2 · #E6955F

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 10.7 · #D88950

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 14.5 · #CF8744

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 16.7 · #E09673

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 20.5 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.1 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#FA9761

#61C4FA

Analogous

#FA6178

#FA9761

#FAE361

Triadic

#FA9761

#61FA96

#9661FA

Split-Complementary

#FA9761

#61FAE3

#6178FA

Tetradic

#FA9761

#78FA61

#61C4FA

#E361FA

Monochromatic

#BC4606

#F86516

#FA9761

#FCC7AB

#FEEFE6

Rectangle

#FA9761

#C4FA61

#61C4FA

#9661FA

Compound

#FA9761

#FAE361

#61C4FA

#6178FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBAB80

#F5C2A7

#F5DDD0

Darker

#FD6818

#BF4300

#6F2700

Saturation

#C4A696

#FA9661

#FD965E

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FA9761

#CEBE5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA9761

#ADAD6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA9761

#FA939D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Indian Paintbrush 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

#FB9E64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA9761

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8A388

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.

#3DADE9

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: #FA9761;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA9761;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-paintbrush: #FA9761;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-paintbrush': '#FA9761' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA9761] text-[#FA9761]

SCSS

$indian-paintbrush: #FA9761;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA9761?

#FA9761 is Indian Paintbrush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FA9761 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Paintbrush?

Indian Paintbrush 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 Indian Paintbrush?

Indian Paintbrush 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 Indian Paintbrush?

You can download Indian Paintbrush 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 Indian Paintbrush?

The hex code is #FA9761. In RGB it's 250, 151, 97, and in HSL it's 21°, 94%, 68%.

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