ORANGES

Crisp

#FAD6B1

RGB 250, 214, 177 · HSL 30°, 88%, 84% · CMYK 0, 14, 29, 2

Crisp is #FAD6B1 in HEX — rgb(250, 214, 177), hsl(30°, 88%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 29%, 2%).

Crisp pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 88%, 84%. 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#FAD6B1

RGB250, 214, 177

HSL30°, 88%, 84%

HSV30°, 29%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 29, 2

Decimal16438961

CSS RGBrgb(250, 214, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 88%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crisp 2157-50

Exact match

Dulux

Satin Latour S10G2

ΔE 0.5 · #FAD5B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Tallow 987

ΔE 1 · #F7D4AE

Vista Paint

Tallow C-986

ΔE 1.6 · #F6D3AC

Behr

Feather Plume 290B-4

ΔE 1.6 · #FFDAB4

Sherwin-Williams

Flan SW6652

ΔE 1.9 · #F4D4AF

Dunn-Edwards

Tahitian Tan DE5240

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDCB7

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 2.1 · #F3D3AD

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 2.3 · #FADAB2

Valspar

New Peach 2008-6B

ΔE 2.5 · #F8D0AC

PPG

Chai Tea Latte 1089-3

ΔE 4.9 · #EFD7B3

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 6 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 6.5 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 14.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#FAD6B1

#B2D6FA

Analogous

#FAB2B2

#FAD6B1

#FAFAB2

Triadic

#FAD6B1

#B2FAD6

#D6B2FA

Split-Complementary

#FAD6B1

#B2FAFA

#B2B2FA

Tetradic

#FAD6B1

#B2FAB2

#B2D6FA

#FAB2FA

Monochromatic

#F18A22

#F6B06A

#FAD6B1

#FDF2E7

Rectangle

#FAD6B1

#D6FAB2

#B2D6FA

#D6B2FA

Compound

#FAD6B1

#FAFAB2

#B2D6FA

#B2B2FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBDEC2

#F9E7D4

#FAF1E8

Darker

#F9AB5E

#E87604

#894500

Saturation

#E1D6CB

#FAD6B2

#FDD6B0

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAD6B1

#EBE0B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAD6B1

#DDDDB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAD6B1

#FBD1D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crisp 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

#FBCDA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAD6B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D2C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#80B6ED

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FAD6B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAD6B1;

CSS Variable

--color-crisp: #FAD6B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crisp': '#FAD6B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAD6B1] text-[#FAD6B1]

SCSS

$crisp: #FAD6B1;

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#FED9AF · ΔE 2.8

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#F4D6AE · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAD6B1?

#FAD6B1 is Crisp, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FAD6B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crisp?

Crisp 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 Crisp?

Crisp 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 Crisp?

You can download Crisp 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 Crisp?

The hex code is #FAD6B1. In RGB it's 250, 214, 177, and in HSL it's 30°, 88%, 84%.

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