ORANGES

Serenade

#FCE9D7

RGB 252, 233, 215 · HSL 29°, 86%, 92% · CMYK 0, 8, 15, 1

Serenade is #FCE9D7 in HEX — rgb(252, 233, 215), hsl(29°, 86%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 1%).

Serenade pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 86%, 92%. 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#FCE9D7

RGB252, 233, 215

HSL29°, 86%, 92%

HSV29°, 15%, 99%

CMYK0, 8, 15, 1

Decimal16574935

CSS RGBrgb(252, 233, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 86%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Flowerbed C-1040

ΔE 0.4 · #FDE9D7

Dunn-Edwards

Poppy Crepe DEW308

ΔE 0.6 · #FBE9D8

Dulux

Dedication Half S09H1H

ΔE 0.7 · #FCE8D5

Valspar

Subtle Peach 2003-8C

ΔE 0.7 · #FAE7D5

Behr

Creamy Orange 280A-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FDEBD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowerbed 1041

ΔE 1 · #FFEBDA

Benjamin Moore

Amelia 085

ΔE 1.3 · #F8E7D4

IKEA

IKEA058 58

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E5D3

Kilz

Opaline LC190-02

ΔE 2.2 · #F6E4D0

PPG

Belleek 18-25

ΔE 2.3 · #F4E5D2

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.5 · #FDEDD7

Sherwin-Williams

Eggwhite SW6364

ΔE 2.6 · #F3E5D2

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 5.3 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 5.5 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.7 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#FCE9D7

#D9EBFC

Analogous

#FCD9DA

#FCE9D7

#FCFCD9

Triadic

#FCE9D7

#D9FCEA

#EAD9FC

Split-Complementary

#FCE9D7

#D9FCFC

#D9DAFC

Tetradic

#FCE9D7

#DAFCD9

#D9EBFC

#FCD9FC

Monochromatic

#F19B4B

#F7C392

#FCE9D7

#FDF2E7

Rectangle

#FCE9D7

#EBFCD9

#D9EBFC

#EAD9FC

Compound

#FCE9D7

#FCFCD9

#D9EBFC

#D9DAFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDEEE1

#FCF2EA

#FCF8F4

Darker

#F8BA7F

#F87D0A

#954901

Saturation

#F0EAE5

#FCEAD9

#FEEAD8

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCE9D7

#F4EED8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCE9D7

#ECECD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCE9D7

#FDE7E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Serenade 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

#FCDBBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCE9D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE0E1

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.

#91C1EE

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: #FCE9D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCE9D7;

CSS Variable

--color-serenade: #FCE9D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'serenade': '#FCE9D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCE9D7] text-[#FCE9D7]

SCSS

$serenade: #FCE9D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCE9D7?

#FCE9D7 is Serenade, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCE9D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Serenade?

Serenade 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 Serenade?

Serenade 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 Serenade?

You can download Serenade 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 Serenade?

The hex code is #FCE9D7. In RGB it's 252, 233, 215, and in HSL it's 29°, 86%, 92%.

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