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Tangerine Cream

#FAB67F

RGB 250, 182, 127 · HSL 27°, 92%, 74% · CMYK 0, 27, 49, 2

Tangerine Cream is #FAB67F in HEX — rgb(250, 182, 127), hsl(27°, 92%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 49%, 2%).

Tangerine Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 92%, 74%. 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#FAB67F

RGB250, 182, 127

HSL27°, 92%, 74%

HSV27°, 49%, 98%

CMYK0, 27, 49, 2

Decimal16430719

CSS RGBrgb(250, 182, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 92%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tangerine Cream 2007-3C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Vivid 138

ΔE 1.9 · #FEB681

Hallman-Lindsay

Goosebill 974

ΔE 2.1 · #FFBA80

Vista Paint

Goosebill C-973

ΔE 2.3 · #FEB97E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 3.1 · #FCBA7D

Dunn-Edwards

Market Melon DE5199

ΔE 3.6 · #FBB377

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 3.7 · #F2AC78

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 3.7 · #F3AC76

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.3 · #F0B67E

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 4.5 · #EBAC74

Dulux

Bundaberg Sand S10H4

ΔE 4.5 · #FFC18A

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 6 · #FAAC72

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 6.9 · #F7A879

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 7.3 · #E9AF81

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14.5 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 18 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FAB67F

#80C3FA

Analogous

#FA8086

#FAB67F

#FAF480

Triadic

#FAB67F

#80FAB7

#B780FA

Split-Complementary

#FAB67F

#80FAF4

#8086FA

Tetradic

#FAB67F

#86FA80

#80C3FA

#F480FA

Monochromatic

#D76609

#F78D36

#FAB67F

#FDE0C9

#FEF1E7

Rectangle

#FAB67F

#C3FA80

#80C3FA

#B780FA

Compound

#FAB67F

#FAF480

#80C3FA

#8086FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBC599

#F6D4B8

#F7E6D9

Darker

#FB8D32

#D05D00

#793600

Saturation

#CFBBAA

#FAB780

#FCB67D

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAB67F

#DCCD7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAB67F

#C4C488

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAB67F

#FBB0B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tangerine Cream 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

#FBB57A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAB67F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8BA9F

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.

#56A8EA

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: #FAB67F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAB67F;

CSS Variable

--color-tangerine-cream: #FAB67F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangerine-cream': '#FAB67F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAB67F] text-[#FAB67F]

SCSS

$tangerine-cream: #FAB67F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAB67F?

#FAB67F is Tangerine Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FAB67F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangerine Cream?

Tangerine Cream 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 Tangerine Cream?

Tangerine Cream 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 Tangerine Cream?

You can download Tangerine Cream 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 Tangerine Cream?

The hex code is #FAB67F. In RGB it's 250, 182, 127, and in HSL it's 27°, 92%, 74%.

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