ORANGES

Peony Prize

#FADDD3

RGB 250, 221, 211 · HSL 15°, 80%, 90% · CMYK 0, 12, 16, 2

Peony Prize is #FADDD3 in HEX — rgb(250, 221, 211), hsl(15°, 80%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 2%).

Peony Prize pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 80%, 90%. 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#FADDD3

RGB250, 221, 211

HSL15°, 80%, 90%

HSV15°, 16%, 98%

CMYK0, 12, 16, 2

Decimal16440787

CSS RGBrgb(250, 221, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 80%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Peony Prize C-1069

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Peony Prize 1070

ΔE 0.5 · #FADDD4

Benjamin Moore

Fruited 029

ΔE 0.6 · #F8DCD2

Dulux

Shelltint Half S07G1H

ΔE 0.9 · #FCDFD6

Dunn-Edwards

Light Carob DE5183

ΔE 1.3 · #F9DBCF

Behr

Melted Marshmallow P200-1

ΔE 1.4 · #FFE0D6

PPG

Pink Sangria 1189-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F6DBD3

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 1.8 · #F4D9CE

Valspar

Snow Pa 2003-4C

ΔE 1.9 · #FAD9CF

Kilz

Angelic Pink TB-91

ΔE 2.8 · #F5DDCF

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 4.1 · #EFD6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Comical Coral SW6876

ΔE 4.3 · #F3D1C8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.8 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 11.1 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FADDD3

#D1F0FA

Analogous

#FAD1DB

#FADDD3

#FAF0D1

Triadic

#FADDD3

#D1FADB

#DBD1FA

Split-Complementary

#FADDD3

#D1FAF0

#D1DBFA

Tetradic

#FADDD3

#DBFAD1

#D1F0FA

#F0D1FA

Monochromatic

#EB7047

#F2A68C

#FADDD3

#FCEDE8

Rectangle

#FADDD3

#F0FAD1

#D1F0FA

#DBD1FA

Compound

#FADDD3

#FAF0D1

#D1F0FA

#D1DBFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE2DA

#FAEAE5

#FBF4F1

Darker

#F49A7C

#ED470F

#8D2806

Saturation

#ECE2DF

#FADBD1

#FCDACF

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FADDD3

#EBE7D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FADDD3

#E2E2D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FADDD3

#FADCDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peony Prize 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

#FBD2B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FADDD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D7DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#94D5EB

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: #FADDD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FADDD3;

CSS Variable

--color-peony-prize: #FADDD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peony-prize': '#FADDD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FADDD3] text-[#FADDD3]

SCSS

$peony-prize: #FADDD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FADDD3?

#FADDD3 is Peony Prize, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FADDD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peony Prize?

Peony Prize 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 Peony Prize?

Peony Prize 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 Peony Prize?

You can download Peony Prize 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 Peony Prize?

The hex code is #FADDD3. In RGB it's 250, 221, 211, and in HSL it's 15°, 80%, 90%.

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