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Cactus Blooms

#FBC39E

RGB 251, 195, 158 · HSL 24°, 92%, 80% · CMYK 0, 22, 37, 2

Cactus Blooms is #FBC39E in HEX — rgb(251, 195, 158), hsl(24°, 92%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 37%, 2%).

Cactus Blooms pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 92%, 80%. 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#FBC39E

RGB251, 195, 158

HSL24°, 92%, 80%

HSV24°, 37%, 98%

CMYK0, 22, 37, 2

Decimal16499614

CSS RGBrgb(251, 195, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 92%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cactus Blooms M230-4

Exact match

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC7A4

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F7C5A0

Vista Paint

Salmon River K-620

ΔE 3.6 · #F2C19F

Benjamin Moore

Summer 088

ΔE 3.7 · #FFCBA9

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 3.8 · #F6BA93

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 3.9 · #F2C1A0

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 4.2 · #F4C69F

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 4.3 · #FFC196

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 4.5 · #F0BD9E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 6.7 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8.3 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 12.6 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 14.2 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 20.6 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#FBC39E

#9DD5FB

Analogous

#FB9DA6

#FBC39E

#FBF29D

Triadic

#FBC39E

#9DFBC3

#C39DFB

Split-Complementary

#FBC39E

#9DFBF2

#9DA6FB

Tetradic

#FBC39E

#A6FB9D

#9DD5FB

#F29DFB

Monochromatic

#F5680A

#F89554

#FBC39E

#FEF0E7

Rectangle

#FBC39E

#D5FB9D

#9DD5FB

#C39DFB

Compound

#FBC39E

#FBF29D

#9DD5FB

#9DA6FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCCFB1

#F8DCC8

#F9EBE2

Darker

#FC914B

#E05A00

#833400

Saturation

#DAC9BE

#FBC39D

#FDC29B

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBC39E

#E1D69D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBC39E

#CECEA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBC39E

#FBBFC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cactus Blooms 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

#FCBF92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBC39E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9C4B6

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.

#6EBAED

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 · 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 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: #FBC39E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBC39E;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus-blooms: #FBC39E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus-blooms': '#FBC39E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBC39E] text-[#FBC39E]

SCSS

$cactus-blooms: #FBC39E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBC39E?

#FBC39E is Cactus Blooms, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBC39E warm or cool?

Cactus Blooms reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cactus Blooms?

Cactus Blooms 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 Cactus Blooms?

Cactus Blooms 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 Cactus Blooms?

You can download Cactus Blooms 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 Cactus Blooms?

The hex code is #FBC39E. In RGB it's 251, 195, 158, and in HSL it's 24°, 92%, 80%.

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