ORANGES

Glowing Lantern

#FBB736

RGB 251, 183, 54 · HSL 39°, 96%, 60% · CMYK 0, 27, 78, 2

Glowing Lantern is #FBB736 in HEX — rgb(251, 183, 54), hsl(39°, 96%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 78%, 2%).

Glowing Lantern pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 96%, 60%. 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#FBB736

RGB251, 183, 54

HSL39°, 96%, 60%

HSV39°, 78%, 98%

CMYK0, 27, 78, 2

Decimal16496438

CSS RGBrgb(251, 183, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 96%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

Exact match

Vista Paint

Glowing Lantern C-940

ΔE 1 · #F8B635

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 1.3 · #FFBA38

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 1.7 · #FFB935

Dulux

Gilded Yellow SB7B5

ΔE 2.1 · #FEB633

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 2.7 · #FFBC35

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 3.8 · #F9B82B

Valspar

Morning Sunrise 3011-2

ΔE 4.3 · #FFB234

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 4.8 · #FFBE47

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.7 · #F8AC1D

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 8.6 · #E4A010

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9.5 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 10.5 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 11.1 · #FDAD00

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.4 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#FBB736

#377CFB

Analogous

#FB5437

#FBB736

#DEFB37

Triadic

#FBB736

#37FBB6

#B637FB

Split-Complementary

#FBB736

#37DEFB

#5437FB

Tetradic

#FBB736

#37FB54

#377CFB

#FB37DE

Monochromatic

#966303

#E19405

#FBB736

#FCD282

#FEEDCD

Rectangle

#FBB736

#7CFB37

#377CFB

#B637FB

Compound

#FBB736

#DEFB37

#377CFB

#5437FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCC55F

#F4D190

#F3E2C3

Darker

#F59F00

#A86D00

#624000

Saturation

#B6A27C

#FBB637

#FDB735

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBB736

#E1CC32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBB736

#C5C556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBB736

#FDACB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Glowing Lantern 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

#FCB644

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBB736

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9BB68

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.

#1E64E6

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: #FBB736;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBB736;

CSS Variable

--color-glowing-lantern: #FBB736;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glowing-lantern': '#FBB736' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBB736] text-[#FBB736]

SCSS

$glowing-lantern: #FBB736;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBB736?

#FBB736 is Glowing Lantern, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBB736 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glowing Lantern?

Glowing Lantern 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 Glowing Lantern?

Glowing Lantern 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 Glowing Lantern?

You can download Glowing Lantern 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 Glowing Lantern?

The hex code is #FBB736. In RGB it's 251, 183, 54, and in HSL it's 39°, 96%, 60%.

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