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Chai Latte

#FBC79F

RGB 251, 199, 159 · HSL 26°, 92%, 80% · CMYK 0, 21, 37, 2

Chai Latte is #FBC79F in HEX — rgb(251, 199, 159), hsl(26°, 92%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 37%, 2%).

Chai Latte pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 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#FBC79F

RGB251, 199, 159

HSL26°, 92%, 80%

HSV26°, 37%, 98%

CMYK0, 21, 37, 2

Decimal16500639

CSS RGBrgb(251, 199, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 92%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chai Latte 290C-3

Exact match

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 2 · #F7C5A0

Benjamin Moore

Peach 137

ΔE 2.6 · #FFC89C

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 2.7 · #F4C69F

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 2.9 · #FFC7A4

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 2.9 · #F6C9A1

Vista Paint

Sunset Beach K-595

ΔE 3.5 · #FFC599

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 3.5 · #F5C99E

Valspar

Coral Gable 2003-2B

ΔE 3.5 · #FDCCA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Mellow Glow 1023

ΔE 4.7 · #FFCFAD

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.7 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 7.4 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 11.1 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 12 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 19.4 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#FBC79F

#9DD2FB

Analogous

#FB9DA3

#FBC79F

#FBF59D

Triadic

#FBC79F

#9DFBC6

#C69DFB

Split-Complementary

#FBC79F

#9DFBF5

#9DA3FB

Tetradic

#FBC79F

#A3FB9D

#9DD2FB

#F59DFB

Monochromatic

#F5700A

#F89B54

#FBC79F

#FEF1E7

Rectangle

#FBC79F

#D2FB9D

#9DD2FB

#C69DFB

Compound

#FBC79F

#FBF59D

#9DD2FB

#9DA3FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCD1B1

#F8DDC8

#F9ECE2

Darker

#FC974B

#E06100

#833900

Saturation

#DACABE

#FBC69D

#FDC59B

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBC79F

#E4D89F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBC79F

#D1D1A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBC79F

#FCC3C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chai Latte 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

#FCC292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBC79F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9C7B7

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.

#6EB6ED

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: #FBC79F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBC79F;

CSS Variable

--color-chai-latte: #FBC79F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chai-latte': '#FBC79F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBC79F] text-[#FBC79F]

SCSS

$chai-latte: #FBC79F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBC79F?

#FBC79F is Chai Latte, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBC79F warm or cool?

Chai Latte reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chai Latte?

Chai Latte 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 Chai Latte?

Chai Latte 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 Chai Latte?

You can download Chai Latte 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 Chai Latte?

The hex code is #FBC79F. In RGB it's 251, 199, 159, and in HSL it's 26°, 92%, 80%.

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