ORANGES

Salmon Mousse

#FBD0C1

RGB 251, 208, 193 · HSL 16°, 88%, 87% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 2

Salmon Mousse is #FBD0C1 in HEX — rgb(251, 208, 193), hsl(16°, 88%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 2%).

Salmon Mousse pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 88%, 87%. 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#FBD0C1

RGB251, 208, 193

HSL16°, 88%, 87%

HSV16°, 23%, 98%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 2

Decimal16502977

CSS RGBrgb(251, 208, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 88%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Salmon Mousse C-1048

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Mousse 1049

ΔE 0.6 · #FCD1C3

Behr

Shrimp Cocktail 270C-2

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD4C4

Dulux

Simply Delicious S08H2

ΔE 1.6 · #FFD0C1

Valspar

Crystal Coral 2004-4B

ΔE 1.7 · #FBD1C5

PPG

Sweet Angel 1193-4

ΔE 2.9 · #F5C8BB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 2.9 · #F4D0C2

Benjamin Moore

Coral 024

ΔE 3 · #F8C9B8

Kilz

Gossamer Peach LB150-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F2CCB9

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jasper DE5148

ΔE 3.6 · #FED6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Peach Blossom SW6624

ΔE 3.7 · #F3D0BD

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 6.8 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 7.1 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 12.3 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#FBD0C1

#C1EBFB

Analogous

#FBC1CE

#FBD0C1

#FBEDC1

Triadic

#FBD0C1

#C1FBD0

#D0C1FB

Split-Complementary

#FBD0C1

#C1FBED

#C1CEFB

Tetradic

#FBD0C1

#CEFBC1

#C1EBFB

#EDC1FB

Monochromatic

#F26431

#F69A79

#FBD0C1

#FDEDE7

Rectangle

#FBD0C1

#EBFBC1

#C1EBFB

#D0C1FB

Compound

#FBD0C1

#FBEDC1

#C1EBFB

#C1CEFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCDACD

#FAE4DC

#FBF0EC

Darker

#F9906A

#F04304

#8E2600

Saturation

#E7DAD5

#FBD0C1

#FDCFBF

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBD0C1

#E6DFC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBD0C1

#D8D8C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBD0C1

#FBCFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Salmon Mousse 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

#FCC9AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBD0C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9CED0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#8BD4EE

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FBD0C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBD0C1;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-mousse: #FBD0C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-mousse': '#FBD0C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBD0C1] text-[#FBD0C1]

SCSS

$salmon-mousse: #FBD0C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBD0C1?

#FBD0C1 is Salmon Mousse, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBD0C1 warm or cool?

Salmon Mousse reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salmon Mousse?

Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse?

Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse?

You can download Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse?

The hex code is #FBD0C1. In RGB it's 251, 208, 193, and in HSL it's 16°, 88%, 87%.

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