ORANGES

Mermaid Cheeks

#FCB39A

RGB 252, 179, 154 · HSL 15°, 94%, 80% · CMYK 0, 29, 39, 1

Mermaid Cheeks is #FCB39A in HEX — rgb(252, 179, 154), hsl(15°, 94%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 39%, 1%).

Mermaid Cheeks pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 94%, 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#FCB39A

RGB252, 179, 154

HSL15°, 94%, 80%

HSV15°, 39%, 99%

CMYK0, 29, 39, 1

Decimal16561050

CSS RGBrgb(252, 179, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 94%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 2 · #FFB79B

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 2.3 · #FFB79A

Dulux

Persicus S08H4

ΔE 2.4 · #FFB19B

Valspar

Simply Coral 2001-2A

ΔE 2.9 · #F8B09C

Dunn-Edwards

Discreet Orange DE5143

ΔE 4.2 · #FFAD98

Behr

Gumdrops P210-3

ΔE 4.3 · #FFBDA3

Benjamin Moore

Monticello 018

ΔE 5.7 · #F6A58D

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 5.9 · #F0B599

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 6.6 · #E6A88D

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 7.9 · #FAA495

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 8.2 · #F2B8A7

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 10.4 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 14.5 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 17 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.4 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#FCB39A

#9CE4FC

Analogous

#FC9CB4

#FCB39A

#FCE49C

Triadic

#FCB39A

#9CFCB4

#B49CFC

Split-Complementary

#FCB39A

#9CFCE4

#9CB4FC

Tetradic

#FCB39A

#B4FC9C

#9CE4FC

#E49CFC

Monochromatic

#F74408

#FA7C52

#FCB39A

#FEECE6

Rectangle

#FCB39A

#E4FC9C

#9CE4FC

#B49CFC

Compound

#FCB39A

#FCE49C

#9CE4FC

#9CB4FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDC3B0

#F9D4C8

#F9E7E1

Darker

#FE7649

#E03800

#832100

Saturation

#DAC5BE

#FCB49C

#FDB39B

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCB39A

#D9CE99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCB39A

#C2C29E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCB39A

#FBB1B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mermaid Cheeks 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

#FCB38F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCB39A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAB8B3

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.

#6CCEEF

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: #FCB39A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCB39A;

CSS Variable

--color-mermaid-cheeks: #FCB39A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mermaid-cheeks': '#FCB39A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCB39A] text-[#FCB39A]

SCSS

$mermaid-cheeks: #FCB39A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCB39A?

#FCB39A is Mermaid Cheeks, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCB39A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mermaid Cheeks?

Mermaid Cheeks 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 Mermaid Cheeks?

Mermaid Cheeks 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 Mermaid Cheeks?

You can download Mermaid Cheeks 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 Mermaid Cheeks?

The hex code is #FCB39A. In RGB it's 252, 179, 154, and in HSL it's 15°, 94%, 80%.

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