ORANGES

Pelican Pecker

#FB9A30

RGB 251, 154, 48 · HSL 31°, 96%, 59% · CMYK 0, 39, 81, 2

Pelican Pecker is #FB9A30 in HEX — rgb(251, 154, 48), hsl(31°, 96%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 81%, 2%).

Pelican Pecker pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 96%, 59%. 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#FB9A30

RGB251, 154, 48

HSL31°, 96%, 59%

HSV31°, 81%, 98%

CMYK0, 39, 81, 2

Decimal16489008

CSS RGBrgb(251, 154, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 96%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 3.1 · #F59724

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Jewel DEA115

ΔE 3.2 · #FF9731

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 3.3 · #FFA235

Dulux

Ohakune NZ10D6

ΔE 4 · #EF9029

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

ΔE 4.4 · #F89839

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 4.6 · #F89026

Behr

Splendor Gold P250-6

ΔE 4.9 · #FFA538

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 5.6 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 6.2 · #FA9B40

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 7.2 · #FF9D45

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 8.1 · #EB882C

RAL

Luminous Bright Orange 2007

ΔE 8.7 · #FFA420

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 10 · #EF913E

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.5 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 18.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FB9A30

#3293FB

Analogous

#FB3532

#FB9A30

#F7FB32

Triadic

#FB9A30

#32FB9A

#9A32FB

Split-Complementary

#FB9A30

#32F7FB

#3532FB

Tetradic

#FB9A30

#32FB35

#3293FB

#FB32F7

Monochromatic

#914C03

#DC7404

#FB9A30

#FCBF7D

#FEE4C8

Rectangle

#FB9A30

#93FB32

#3293FB

#9A32FB

Compound

#FB9A30

#F7FB32

#3293FB

#3532FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCAE5B

#F3C28D

#F3DBC2

Darker

#F17C00

#A55600

#603200

Saturation

#B59778

#FB9A32

#FD9A30

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FB9A30

#D2BE27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FB9A30

#B0B04A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FB9A30

#FB929E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pelican Pecker 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

#FCA03F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FB9A30

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9A563

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.

#1A7CE6

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: #FB9A30;

CSS — background

background-color: #FB9A30;

CSS Variable

--color-pelican-pecker: #FB9A30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pelican-pecker': '#FB9A30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FB9A30] text-[#FB9A30]

SCSS

$pelican-pecker: #FB9A30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FB9A30?

#FB9A30 is Pelican Pecker, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FB9A30 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pelican Pecker?

Pelican Pecker 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 Pelican Pecker?

Pelican Pecker 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 Pelican Pecker?

You can download Pelican Pecker 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 Pelican Pecker?

The hex code is #FB9A30. In RGB it's 251, 154, 48, and in HSL it's 31°, 96%, 59%.

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