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Ballet Cream

#FC8258

RGB 252, 130, 88 · HSL 15°, 96%, 67% · CMYK 0, 48, 65, 1

Ballet Cream is #FC8258 in HEX — rgb(252, 130, 88), hsl(15°, 96%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 65%, 1%).

Ballet Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 96%, 67%. 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#FC8258

RGB252, 130, 88

HSL15°, 96%, 67%

HSV15°, 65%, 99%

CMYK0, 48, 65, 1

Decimal16548440

CSS RGBrgb(252, 130, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 96%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Ballet Cream 1046

Exact match

Behr

Indian Paint Brush 230B-5

ΔE 1.7 · #FF8159

Vista Paint

Ballet Cream C-1045

ΔE 1.8 · #F88258

Dulux

After Burn S08H7

ΔE 3.4 · #FD8760

Benjamin Moore

Fiesta 084

ΔE 4.1 · #F1774C

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 6.1 · #EA7C4C

Valspar

Autumn Glimmer 2003-1A

ΔE 7.2 · #E97F4E

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 8 · #F07B42

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Dream DE5160

ΔE 8.5 · #FF8449

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 8.9 · #E16F3E

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9.3 · #E27A53

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 11.2 · #D86F3C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.9 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 17.4 · #C35831

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 19.4 · #CC6653

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 20.1 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FC8258

#5AD3FC

Analogous

#FC5A82

#FC8258

#FCD35A

Triadic

#FC8258

#5AFC82

#825AFC

Split-Complementary

#FC8258

#5AFCD3

#5A82FC

Tetradic

#FC8258

#82FC5A

#5AD3FC

#D35AFC

Monochromatic

#B93104

#FA4A0F

#FC8258

#FDBBA5

#FEECE6

Rectangle

#FC8258

#D3FC5A

#5AD3FC

#825AFC

Compound

#FC8258

#FCD35A

#5AD3FC

#5A82FC

Variations

Lighter

#FC9B7B

#F6B8A3

#F5D8CE

Darker

#FF4E12

#BC2F00

#6D1B00

Saturation

#C39F93

#FC825A

#FD8258

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FC8258

#C6B652

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC8258

#A0A05F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC8258

#FB818C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ballet Cream 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

#FC8E5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC8258

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA9381

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.

#39BDE9

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FC8258;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC8258;

CSS Variable

--color-ballet-cream: #FC8258;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballet-cream': '#FC8258' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC8258] text-[#FC8258]

SCSS

$ballet-cream: #FC8258;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC8258?

#FC8258 is Ballet Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FC8258 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ballet Cream?

Ballet Cream 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 Ballet Cream?

Ballet Cream 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 Ballet Cream?

You can download Ballet Cream 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 Ballet Cream?

The hex code is #FC8258. In RGB it's 252, 130, 88, and in HSL it's 15°, 96%, 67%.

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