ORANGES

Cosy Nook

#FBA765

RGB 251, 167, 101 · HSL 26°, 95%, 69% · CMYK 0, 33, 60, 2

Cosy Nook is #FBA765 in HEX — rgb(251, 167, 101), hsl(26°, 95%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 60%, 2%).

Cosy Nook pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 95%, 69%. 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#FBA765

RGB251, 167, 101

HSL26°, 95%, 69%

HSV26°, 60%, 98%

CMYK0, 33, 60, 2

Decimal16492389

CSS RGBrgb(251, 167, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 95%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Downy Feather 975

ΔE 1.4 · #FEAA66

Vista Paint

Downy Feather C-974

ΔE 1.9 · #FBAA65

Benjamin Moore

Party 139

ΔE 3.3 · #FDA468

PPG

Sorbete De Melon 17-21

ΔE 3.9 · #FDAE6F

Dulux

Burning Flame S10H6

ΔE 4 · #FFAC62

Valspar

Brushed Orange 2007-3B

ΔE 4.1 · #F29C5E

Behr

Cheese Puff P240-5

ΔE 5.3 · #FFAD60

Dunn-Edwards

Nectarine DE5166

ΔE 5.6 · #FFA168

Sherwin-Williams

Adventure Orange SW6655

ΔE 7 · #E69F5F

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 7.4 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 9.5 · #F3AC76

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.7 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 11 · #FCBA7D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.7 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.6 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#FBA765

#65BAFB

Analogous

#FB656F

#FBA765

#FBF165

Triadic

#FBA765

#65FBA6

#A665FB

Split-Complementary

#FBA765

#65FBF1

#656FFB

Tetradic

#FBA765

#6FFB65

#65BAFB

#F165FB

Monochromatic

#C25705

#F97B1A

#FBA765

#FDD1AF

#FEF1E6

Rectangle

#FBA765

#BAFB65

#65BAFB

#A665FB

Compound

#FBA765

#FBF165

#65BAFB

#656FFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCB884

#F6CAA9

#F6E1D1

Darker

#FF7E1B

#C25400

#713100

Saturation

#C6AD99

#FBA665

#FDA663

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBA765

#D6C562

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBA765

#B9B970

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBA765

#FBA1AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cosy Nook 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

#FCAA67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBA765

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9AF8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#41A1EA

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: #FBA765;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBA765;

CSS Variable

--color-cosy-nook: #FBA765;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cosy-nook': '#FBA765' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBA765] text-[#FBA765]

SCSS

$cosy-nook: #FBA765;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBA765?

#FBA765 is Cosy Nook, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBA765 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cosy Nook?

Cosy Nook 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 Cosy Nook?

Cosy Nook 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 Cosy Nook?

You can download Cosy Nook 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 Cosy Nook?

The hex code is #FBA765. In RGB it's 251, 167, 101, and in HSL it's 26°, 95%, 69%.

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