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Desert Sunrise

#FCB58D

RGB 252, 181, 141 · HSL 22°, 95%, 77% · CMYK 0, 28, 44, 1

Desert Sunrise is #FCB58D in HEX — rgb(252, 181, 141), hsl(22°, 95%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 44%, 1%).

Desert Sunrise pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 95%, 77%. 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#FCB58D

RGB252, 181, 141

HSL22°, 95%, 77%

HSV22°, 44%, 99%

CMYK0, 28, 44, 1

Decimal16561549

CSS RGBrgb(252, 181, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 95%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 0.9 · #FFB78F

Valspar

Sassy Peach 2003-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #FCB78C

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamsicle DE5158

ΔE 2.2 · #FFB48A

Behr

Brandy Butter 270D-4

ΔE 2.4 · #F8B28E

Benjamin Moore

Tooty 089

ΔE 2.6 · #FBB78A

Vista Paint

Fawn Farrah K-603

ΔE 3.8 · #FABB93

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 4.7 · #EDAA80

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 5.1 · #ECAD88

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 5.3 · #FFC196

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 5.6 · #F2B88C

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.3 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 8.2 · #F3AC76

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 9.1 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 10.4 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 19.5 · #DCB771

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#FCB58D

#8DD3FC

Analogous

#FC8D9B

#FCB58D

#FCED8D

Triadic

#FCB58D

#8DFCB5

#B58DFC

Split-Complementary

#FCB58D

#8DFCED

#8D9BFC

Tetradic

#FCB58D

#9BFC8D

#8DD3FC

#ED8DFC

Monochromatic

#EA5906

#FA8642

#FCB58D

#FEE5D7

#FEEFE6

Rectangle

#FCB58D

#D3FC8D

#8DD3FC

#B58DFC

Compound

#FCB58D

#FCED8D

#8DD3FC

#8D9BFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDC4A4

#F8D4BF

#F8E7DD

Darker

#FF833B

#D84F00

#7E2E00

Saturation

#D5C0B4

#FCB58D

#FEB58B

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCB58D

#DBCE8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCB58D

#C4C493

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCB58D

#FCB1B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Sunrise 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

#FCB485

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCB58D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAB9A9

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.

#60BAED

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: #FCB58D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCB58D;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-sunrise: #FCB58D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-sunrise': '#FCB58D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCB58D] text-[#FCB58D]

SCSS

$desert-sunrise: #FCB58D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCB58D?

#FCB58D is Desert Sunrise, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCB58D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Sunrise?

Desert Sunrise 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 Desert Sunrise?

Desert Sunrise 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 Desert Sunrise?

You can download Desert Sunrise 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 Desert Sunrise?

The hex code is #FCB58D. In RGB it's 252, 181, 141, and in HSL it's 22°, 95%, 77%.

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