ORANGES

Pallid Orange

#FCB99D

RGB 252, 185, 157 · HSL 18°, 94%, 80% · CMYK 0, 27, 38, 1

Pallid Orange is #FCB99D in HEX — rgb(252, 185, 157), hsl(18°, 94%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 38%, 1%).

Pallid Orange pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 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#FCB99D

RGB252, 185, 157

HSL18°, 94%, 80%

HSV18°, 38%, 99%

CMYK0, 27, 38, 1

Decimal16562589

CSS RGBrgb(252, 185, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 94%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Orange Nectar K-627

ΔE 1.4 · #FFBB9D

Behr

Gumdrops P210-3

ΔE 1.9 · #FFBDA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 2.2 · #FFB79B

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 3.5 · #F7BAA2

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 3.9 · #F0B599

Benjamin Moore

Amber 073

ΔE 4.1 · #F6BCA2

Valspar

Simply Coral 2001-2A

ΔE 5 · #F8B09C

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 6 · #E9AA91

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 6 · #F2BDA2

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 6.8 · #ECB09D

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8.2 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.1 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 12 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 16.8 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 17 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#FCB99D

#9CDFFC

Analogous

#FC9CAF

#FCB99D

#FCE99C

Triadic

#FCB99D

#9CFCB9

#B99CFC

Split-Complementary

#FCB99D

#9CFCE9

#9CAFFC

Tetradic

#FCB99D

#AFFC9C

#9CDFFC

#E99CFC

Monochromatic

#F75008

#FA8452

#FCB99D

#FEEDE6

Rectangle

#FCB99D

#DFFC9C

#9CDFFC

#B99CFC

Compound

#FCB99D

#FCE99C

#9CDFFC

#9CAFFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDC7B0

#F9D7C8

#F9E8E1

Darker

#FE7F49

#E04300

#832700

Saturation

#DAC6BE

#FCB99C

#FDB89B

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCB99D

#DCD19C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCB99D

#C7C7A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCB99D

#FCB7BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pallid Orange 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

#FCB791

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCB99D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EABCB5

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.

#6CC7EF

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: #FCB99D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCB99D;

CSS Variable

--color-pallid-orange: #FCB99D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pallid-orange': '#FCB99D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCB99D] text-[#FCB99D]

SCSS

$pallid-orange: #FCB99D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCB99D?

#FCB99D is Pallid Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCB99D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pallid Orange?

Pallid Orange 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 Pallid Orange?

Pallid Orange 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 Pallid Orange?

You can download Pallid Orange 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 Pallid Orange?

The hex code is #FCB99D. In RGB it's 252, 185, 157, and in HSL it's 18°, 94%, 80%.

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