ORANGES

Tan Hide

#FA9D5A

RGB 250, 157, 90 · HSL 25°, 94%, 67% · CMYK 0, 37, 64, 2

Tan Hide is #FA9D5A in HEX — rgb(250, 157, 90), hsl(25°, 94%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 64%, 2%).

Tan Hide pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 94%, 67%. 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#FA9D5A

RGB250, 157, 90

HSL25°, 94%, 67%

HSV25°, 64%, 98%

CMYK0, 37, 64, 2

Decimal16424282

CSS RGBrgb(250, 157, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 94%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fall Leaf 1197-6

ΔE 1.9 · #F69A54

Valspar

Pumpkin Burst 2005-1B

ΔE 2 · #F89E57

Behr

Adventure Orange 270D-5

ΔE 2.9 · #F29656

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 3.8 · #FA9B51

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocktail Hour 976

ΔE 4.3 · #FD9A52

Dunn-Edwards

Yams DE5200

ΔE 4.5 · #EB9552

Benjamin Moore

Party 139

ΔE 5.2 · #FDA468

Dulux

Baby Melon S09H6

ΔE 5.9 · #FF9F68

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 7.8 · #EA8A42

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 9.7 · #E6955F

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 11.5 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.8 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 13 · #CF8744

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.6 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 15.7 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#FA9D5A

#5CB8FA

Analogous

#FA5C69

#FA9D5A

#FAED5C

Triadic

#FA9D5A

#5CFA9E

#9E5CFA

Split-Complementary

#FA9D5A

#5CFAED

#5C69FA

Tetradic

#FA9D5A

#69FA5C

#5CB8FA

#ED5CFA

Monochromatic

#B75006

#F87112

#FA9D5A

#FCCAA6

#FEF0E6

Rectangle

#FA9D5A

#B8FA5C

#5CB8FA

#9E5CFA

Compound

#FA9D5A

#FAED5C

#5CB8FA

#5C69FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBB17C

#F5C6A4

#F5DECE

Darker

#FD7514

#BC4E00

#6D2E00

Saturation

#C3A793

#FA9E5C

#FC9D59

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FA9D5A

#D1C056

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA9D5A

#B1B166

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA9D5A

#FA98A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tan Hide 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

#FBA25F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA9D5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8A783

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.

#3AA0E9

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: #FA9D5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA9D5A;

CSS Variable

--color-tan-hide: #FA9D5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tan-hide': '#FA9D5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA9D5A] text-[#FA9D5A]

SCSS

$tan-hide: #FA9D5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA9D5A?

#FA9D5A is Tan Hide, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FA9D5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tan Hide?

Tan Hide 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 Tan Hide?

Tan Hide 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 Tan Hide?

You can download Tan Hide 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 Tan Hide?

The hex code is #FA9D5A. In RGB it's 250, 157, 90, and in HSL it's 25°, 94%, 67%.

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