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Country

#FAD896

RGB 250, 216, 150 · HSL 40°, 91%, 78% · CMYK 0, 14, 40, 2

Country is #FAD896 in HEX — rgb(250, 216, 150), hsl(40°, 91%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 40%, 2%).

Country pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 91%, 78%. 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#FAD896

RGB250, 216, 150

HSL40°, 91%, 78%

HSV40°, 40%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 40, 2

Decimal16439446

CSS RGBrgb(250, 216, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 91%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Country 305

Exact match

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 0.5 · #FAD997

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 0.6 · #F9D794

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 0.9 · #FBD795

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Yellow SW2865

ΔE 1.5 · #F8D492

Dunn-Edwards

Precious Nectar DE5317

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDE9C

Behr

Honey Butter 320C-3

ΔE 2.2 · #F7D394

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 2.4 · #FDD792

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 2.5 · #FFDD97

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.5 · #FAD992

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 2.8 · #F7D99B

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.8 · #F9DF9C

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.5 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.7 · #E6C9A2

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

#FAD896

#94B6FA

Analogous

#FAA594

#FAD896

#E9FA94

Triadic

#FAD896

#94FAD8

#D894FA

Split-Complementary

#FAD896

#94E9FA

#A594FA

Tetradic

#FAD896

#94FAA5

#94B6FA

#FA94E9

Monochromatic

#EAA00B

#F7BD4B

#FAD896

#FDF3DD

#FEF6E7

Rectangle

#FAD896

#B6FA94

#94B6FA

#D894FA

Compound

#FAD896

#E9FA94

#94B6FA

#A594FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE0A9

#F7E6C3

#F8F0DF

Darker

#FBBE44

#DB9200

#7F5500

Saturation

#D6CCB8

#FAD894

#FCD991

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

15.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAD896

#EFE096

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAD896

#DEDEA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAD896

#FDD0D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Country 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

#FBCF8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAD896

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D4B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6793EC

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 · 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 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: #FAD896;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAD896;

CSS Variable

--color-country: #FAD896;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'country': '#FAD896' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAD896] text-[#FAD896]

SCSS

$country: #FAD896;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAD896?

#FAD896 is Country, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FAD896 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Country?

Country 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 Country?

Country 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 Country?

You can download Country 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 Country?

The hex code is #FAD896. In RGB it's 250, 216, 150, and in HSL it's 40°, 91%, 78%.

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