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Western Sky

#FADCA7

RGB 250, 220, 167 · HSL 38°, 89%, 82% · CMYK 0, 12, 33, 2

Western Sky is #FADCA7 in HEX — rgb(250, 220, 167), hsl(38°, 89%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 33%, 2%).

Western Sky pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 89%, 82%. 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#FADCA7

RGB250, 220, 167

HSL38°, 89%, 82%

HSV38°, 33%, 98%

CMYK0, 12, 33, 2

Decimal16440487

CSS RGBrgb(250, 220, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 89%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Western Sky 910

Exact match

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 0.6 · #FBDCA8

Vista Paint

Western Sky C-909

ΔE 0.6 · #F9DCA6

Valspar

Charm Bracelet 3004-4B

ΔE 0.8 · #F8DCA7

Behr

Midsummer BXC-31

ΔE 0.8 · #F9DAA5

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 1.2 · #F7DCA7

Benjamin Moore

Golden 143

ΔE 1.4 · #FEDDA9

Dulux

Butter S13H2

ΔE 1.9 · #FBE0AC

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 2.1 · #F4D6A2

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

ΔE 2.1 · #F8DCA3

Sherwin-Williams

Butter Up SW6681

ΔE 3.1 · #F6DDA3

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.2 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 3.2 · #F4DEA8

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.6 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#FADCA7

#A8C6FA

Analogous

#FAB3A8

#FADCA7

#EFFAA8

Triadic

#FADCA7

#A8FADC

#DCA8FA

Split-Complementary

#FADCA7

#A8EFFA

#B3A8FA

Tetradic

#FADCA7

#A8FAB3

#A8C6FA

#FAA8EF

Monochromatic

#F2A218

#F6BF60

#FADCA7

#FEF5E7

Rectangle

#FADCA7

#C6FAA8

#A8C6FA

#DCA8FA

Compound

#FADCA7

#EFFAA8

#A8C6FA

#B3A8FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE3BA

#F8E9CF

#F9F2E5

Darker

#F9BD55

#E49102

#865500

Saturation

#DDD4C5

#FADCA8

#FCDDA6

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FADCA7

#F0E3A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FADCA7

#E1E1AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FADCA7

#FCD5DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Western Sky 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

#FBD298

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FADCA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D7BD

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#77A2EC

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: #FADCA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #FADCA7;

CSS Variable

--color-western-sky: #FADCA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'western-sky': '#FADCA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FADCA7] text-[#FADCA7]

SCSS

$western-sky: #FADCA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FADCA7?

#FADCA7 is Western Sky, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FADCA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Western Sky?

Western Sky 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 Western Sky?

Western Sky 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 Western Sky?

You can download Western Sky 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 Western Sky?

The hex code is #FADCA7. In RGB it's 250, 220, 167, and in HSL it's 38°, 89%, 82%.

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