ORANGES

Calypso

#FC8C3D

RGB 252, 140, 61 · HSL 25°, 97%, 61% · CMYK 0, 44, 76, 1

Calypso is #FC8C3D in HEX — rgb(252, 140, 61), hsl(25°, 97%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 76%, 1%).

Calypso pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 97%, 61%. 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#FC8C3D

RGB252, 140, 61

HSL25°, 97%, 61%

HSV25°, 76%, 99%

CMYK0, 44, 76, 1

Decimal16550973

CSS RGBrgb(252, 140, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 97%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 2015-30

Exact match

Behr

Autumn Orange 270B-6

ΔE 2 · #F58838

Vista Paint

Cheddar Cheese C-976

ΔE 4.1 · #F0853A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 4.2 · #F0843A

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 4.9 · #EC8430

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 5.3 · #F38F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 5.8 · #FF8830

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 6.1 · #FF963A

Dulux

Orange Serenade SB7C2

ΔE 6.1 · #F08E3A

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 6.6 · #EC7C26

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 7.9 · #EF913E

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 8.8 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 10.4 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 20.6 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 23.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 23.7 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#FC8C3D

#3BACFC

Analogous

#FC3B4B

#FC8C3D

#FCEC3B

Triadic

#FC8C3D

#3BFC8B

#8B3BFC

Split-Complementary

#FC8C3D

#3BFCEC

#3B4BFC

Tetradic

#FC8C3D

#4BFC3B

#3BACFC

#EC3BFC

Monochromatic

#9C4202

#E76204

#FC8C3D

#FDB886

#FEE4D2

Rectangle

#FC8C3D

#ACFC3B

#3BACFC

#8B3BFC

Compound

#FC8C3D

#FCEC3B

#3BACFC

#3B4BFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDA362

#F5BB92

#F4D8C5

Darker

#F96800

#AB4700

#642900

Saturation

#B8977F

#FC8B3B

#FE8B3A

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FC8C3D

#CBB935

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC8C3D

#A6A64D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC8C3D

#FC8793

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Calypso 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

#FC9649

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC8C3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA9B6D

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.

#2295E6

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: #FC8C3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC8C3D;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso: #FC8C3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso': '#FC8C3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC8C3D] text-[#FC8C3D]

SCSS

$calypso: #FC8C3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC8C3D?

#FC8C3D is Calypso, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FC8C3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso?

Calypso 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 Calypso?

Calypso 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 Calypso?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso?

The hex code is #FC8C3D. In RGB it's 252, 140, 61, and in HSL it's 25°, 97%, 61%.

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