ORANGES

First Day of School

#FBDB9F

RGB 251, 219, 159 · HSL 39°, 92%, 80% · CMYK 0, 13, 37, 2

First Day of School is #FBDB9F in HEX — rgb(251, 219, 159), hsl(39°, 92%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 2%).

First Day of School pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#FBDB9F

RGB251, 219, 159

HSL39°, 92%, 80%

HSV39°, 37%, 98%

CMYK0, 13, 37, 2

Decimal16505759

CSS RGBrgb(251, 219, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 92%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

First Day of School C-923

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

First Day Of School 924

ΔE 0.7 · #FADBA0

Benjamin Moore

Suntan 2155-50

ΔE 0.9 · #FCDDA0

Behr

Corn Stalk M290-3

ΔE 0.9 · #FDDBA0

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 1.5 · #F7D99B

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 1.9 · #FCDFA4

Sherwin-Williams

La Luna Amarilla SW9016

ΔE 2 · #FDDFA0

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 2.1 · #FAD79E

Dunn-Edwards

Midday Sun DE5289

ΔE 2.2 · #FFE1A3

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2.5 · #F9D9A2

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 3.2 · #FAD997

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4.1 · #F9DF9C

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 4.6 · #EDD79A

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.4 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#FBDB9F

#9DBEFB

Analogous

#FBAB9D

#FBDB9F

#EDFB9D

Triadic

#FBDB9F

#9DFBDA

#DA9DFB

Split-Complementary

#FBDB9F

#9DEDFB

#AB9DFB

Tetradic

#FBDB9F

#9DFBAB

#9DBEFB

#FB9DED

Monochromatic

#F5A30A

#F8BE54

#FBDB9F

#FEF6E7

Rectangle

#FBDB9F

#BEFB9D

#9DBEFB

#DA9DFB

Compound

#FBDB9F

#EDFB9D

#9DBEFB

#AB9DFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCE1B1

#F8E8C8

#F9F1E2

Darker

#FCBE4B

#E09200

#835500

Saturation

#DAD0BE

#FBDA9D

#FDDB9B

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBDB9F

#F0E29F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBDB9F

#E1E1A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBDB9F

#FDD4DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

First Day of School 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

#FCD192

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBDB9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9D6B7

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.

#6E9AED

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: #FBDB9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBDB9F;

CSS Variable

--color-first-day-of-school: #FBDB9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-day-of-school': '#FBDB9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBDB9F] text-[#FBDB9F]

SCSS

$first-day-of-school: #FBDB9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBDB9F?

#FBDB9F is First Day of School, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBDB9F warm or cool?

First Day of School reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Day of School?

First Day of School 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 First Day of School?

First Day of School 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 First Day of School?

You can download First Day of School 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 First Day of School?

The hex code is #FBDB9F. In RGB it's 251, 219, 159, and in HSL it's 39°, 92%, 80%.

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