ORANGES

Bay Scallop

#FCE7D2

RGB 252, 231, 210 · HSL 30°, 88%, 91% · CMYK 0, 8, 17, 1

Bay Scallop is #FCE7D2 in HEX — rgb(252, 231, 210), hsl(30°, 88%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 17%, 1%).

Bay Scallop pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 88%, 91%. 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#FCE7D2

RGB252, 231, 210

HSL30°, 88%, 91%

HSV30°, 17%, 99%

CMYK0, 8, 17, 1

Decimal16574418

CSS RGBrgb(252, 231, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 88%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bay Scallop M240-1

Exact match

Dulux

Dedication Half S09H1H

ΔE 1.2 · #FCE8D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Bread 1013

ΔE 1.4 · #F9E6D3

Benjamin Moore

Orange 057

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E4D0

Vista Paint

Warm Bread C-1012

ΔE 1.5 · #F8E7D2

IKEA

IKEA071 71

ΔE 1.6 · #FBE6CE

Dunn-Edwards

Macaroon Cream DE5253

ΔE 1.6 · #FEE8D6

Valspar

Subtle Peach 2003-8C

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE7D5

Kilz

Opaline LC190-02

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E4D0

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.6 · #FDEDD7

PPG

Pita Bread 1089-1

ΔE 2.7 · #F5E7D2

Sherwin-Williams

Champagne SW6644

ΔE 2.9 · #F2E3CE

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.8 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Cheddar Corn DCP-1001

ΔE 4.9 · #F5DBC2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 7 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FCE7D2

#D4E8FC

Analogous

#FCD4D4

#FCE7D2

#FCFCD4

Triadic

#FCE7D2

#D4FCE8

#E8D4FC

Split-Complementary

#FCE7D2

#D4FCFC

#D4D4FC

Tetradic

#FCE7D2

#D4FCD4

#D4E8FC

#FCD4FC

Monochromatic

#F39C44

#F8C28C

#FCE7D2

#FDF2E7

Rectangle

#FCE7D2

#E8FCD4

#D4E8FC

#E8D4FC

Compound

#FCE7D2

#FCFCD4

#D4E8FC

#D4D4FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDEDDC

#FCF1E7

#FCF7F2

Darker

#FABA7A

#FB8004

#954A00

Saturation

#EEE8E2

#FCE8D4

#FEE8D2

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCE7D2

#F3EDD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCE7D2

#EBEBD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCE7D2

#FDE4E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bay Scallop 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

#FCDAB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCE7D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADFDD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#90BFEF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FCE7D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCE7D2;

CSS Variable

--color-bay-scallop: #FCE7D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bay-scallop': '#FCE7D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCE7D2] text-[#FCE7D2]

SCSS

$bay-scallop: #FCE7D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCE7D2?

#FCE7D2 is Bay Scallop, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCE7D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bay Scallop?

Bay Scallop 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 Bay Scallop?

Bay Scallop 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 Bay Scallop?

You can download Bay Scallop 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 Bay Scallop?

The hex code is #FCE7D2. In RGB it's 252, 231, 210, and in HSL it's 30°, 88%, 91%.

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