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Fruity

#FA9E49

RGB 250, 158, 73 · HSL 29°, 95%, 63% · CMYK 0, 37, 71, 2

Fruity is #FA9E49 in HEX — rgb(250, 158, 73), hsl(29°, 95%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 71%, 2%).

Fruity pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 95%, 63%. 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#FA9E49

RGB250, 158, 73

HSL29°, 95%, 63%

HSV29°, 71%, 98%

CMYK0, 37, 71, 2

Decimal16424521

CSS RGBrgb(250, 158, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 95%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fruity 147

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 2.2 · #FF9E4B

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 2.3 · #FFA450

Dulux

Five Star S11H7

ΔE 2.9 · #FFA44A

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 3 · #FFA348

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 3.3 · #FF9D45

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 3.5 · #FA9B40

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 3.9 · #F4A045

Valspar

Orange Ochre 2010-1

ΔE 4.4 · #F39C4E

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 4.7 · #ED9B44

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 7.9 · #FF963A

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.4 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.9 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.8 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24.4 · #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

#FA9E49

#47A4FA

Analogous

#FA474A

#FA9E49

#FAF747

Triadic

#FA9E49

#47FA9E

#9E47FA

Split-Complementary

#FA9E49

#47FAF7

#474AFA

Tetradic

#FA9E49

#4AFA47

#47A4FA

#F747FA

Monochromatic

#A45104

#EF7706

#FA9E49

#FCC592

#FEEDDC

Rectangle

#FA9E49

#A4FA47

#47A4FA

#9E47FA

Compound

#FA9E49

#FAF747

#47A4FA

#474AFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBB16C

#F4C599

#F4DDC8

Darker

#FF7C02

#B15500

#673200

Saturation

#BCA086

#FA9E47

#FD9E45

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

10.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FA9E49

#D2C044

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA9E49

#B2B25A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA9E49

#FA97A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fruity 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

#FBA352

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA9E49

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8A876

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.

#2A8CE7

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: #FA9E49;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA9E49;

CSS Variable

--color-fruity: #FA9E49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fruity': '#FA9E49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA9E49] text-[#FA9E49]

SCSS

$fruity: #FA9E49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA9E49?

#FA9E49 is Fruity, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FA9E49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fruity?

Fruity 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 Fruity?

Fruity 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 Fruity?

You can download Fruity 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 Fruity?

The hex code is #FA9E49. In RGB it's 250, 158, 73, and in HSL it's 29°, 95%, 63%.

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