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Moo

#FBE3BD

RGB 251, 227, 189 · HSL 37°, 89%, 86% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 2

Moo is #FBE3BD in HEX — rgb(251, 227, 189), hsl(37°, 89%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 2%).

Moo pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 89%, 86%. 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#FBE3BD

RGB251, 227, 189

HSL37°, 89%, 86%

HSV37°, 25%, 98%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 2

Decimal16507837

CSS RGBrgb(251, 227, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 89%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moo S13G1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Such a Peach K-573

ΔE 0.6 · #FCE3BE

Dunn-Edwards

Burnished Cream DE5365

ΔE 0.7 · #FCE5BF

Behr

Cheese Powder P240-1

ΔE 1.3 · #FFE4BE

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F6E1BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn Child 909

ΔE 1.6 · #FBE6C1

Benjamin Moore

Somerset 163

ΔE 1.9 · #F8E4C0

Valspar

Sisal 2006-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #FDE2BF

Sherwin-Williams

Hinoki SW7686

ΔE 2.2 · #F8DDB7

PPG

Creamy Custard 1204-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F9E7BF

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.7 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 3.8 · #F6DFC0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5.2 · #F8E7C9

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 5.3 · #FBEBBD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FBE3BD

#BCD4FB

Analogous

#FBC3BC

#FBE3BD

#F4FBBC

Triadic

#FBE3BD

#BCFBE3

#E3BCFB

Split-Complementary

#FBE3BD

#BCF4FB

#C3BCFB

Tetradic

#FBE3BD

#BCFBC3

#BCD4FB

#FBBCF4

Monochromatic

#F3A62B

#F7C473

#FBE3BD

#FEF5E7

Rectangle

#FBE3BD

#D4FBBC

#BCD4FB

#E3BCFB

Compound

#FBE3BD

#F4FBBC

#BCD4FB

#C3BCFB

Variations

Lighter

#FCE8C9

#FAEDD9

#FAF4EB

Darker

#FAC165

#EF9403

#8C5700

Saturation

#E5DED2

#FBE3BC

#FDE3BA

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE3BD

#F2E9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE3BD

#E7E7C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE3BD

#FDDEE3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Moo 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

#FCD7A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE3BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DCCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#87AEEE

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: #FBE3BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE3BD;

CSS Variable

--color-moo: #FBE3BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moo': '#FBE3BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE3BD] text-[#FBE3BD]

SCSS

$moo: #FBE3BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE3BD?

#FBE3BD is Moo, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE3BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moo?

Moo 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 Moo?

Moo 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 Moo?

You can download Moo 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 Moo?

The hex code is #FBE3BD. In RGB it's 251, 227, 189, and in HSL it's 37°, 89%, 86%.

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