ORANGES

Simply Sunset

#FCEAD3

RGB 252, 234, 211 · HSL 34°, 87%, 91% · CMYK 0, 7, 16, 1

Simply Sunset is #FCEAD3 in HEX — rgb(252, 234, 211), hsl(34°, 87%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 1%).

Simply Sunset pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 87%, 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#FCEAD3

RGB252, 234, 211

HSL34°, 87%, 91%

HSV34°, 16%, 99%

CMYK0, 7, 16, 1

Decimal16575187

CSS RGBrgb(252, 234, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 87%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Simply Sunset K-598

Exact match

Dulux

Farina SP2F2

ΔE 0.7 · #FCEBD3

Benjamin Moore

Country 898

ΔE 0.9 · #FAEAD2

Valspar

Sunset Nude 7002-9

ΔE 1 · #F9E9D3

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Cashew DE5266

ΔE 1.1 · #FFEDD5

Behr

Country Lane 290A-2

ΔE 1.2 · #FEEBD6

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 1.3 · #FDEDD7

IKEA

IKEA035 35

ΔE 1.4 · #F8E9D3

Hallman-Lindsay

May Sun 971

ΔE 1.7 · #FAEAD0

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F9ECD7

PPG

Pita Bread 1089-1

ΔE 2.3 · #F5E7D2

Sherwin-Williams

Crème SW7556

ΔE 2.6 · #F4E8D2

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.8 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.4 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.1 · #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

#FCEAD3

#D4E5FC

Analogous

#FCD7D4

#FCEAD3

#F9FCD4

Triadic

#FCEAD3

#D4FCEB

#EBD4FC

Split-Complementary

#FCEAD3

#D4F9FC

#D7D4FC

Tetradic

#FCEAD3

#D4FCD7

#D4E5FC

#FCD4F9

Monochromatic

#F2A745

#F7C98D

#FCEAD3

#FDF4E7

Rectangle

#FCEAD3

#E5FCD4

#D4E5FC

#EBD4FC

Compound

#FCEAD3

#F9FCD4

#D4E5FC

#D7D4FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDEFDD

#FBF3E7

#FCF8F2

Darker

#F9C27A

#FA9006

#955400

Saturation

#EEE9E2

#FCEBD4

#FEEBD3

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

17.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCEAD3

#F5EED4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCEAD3

#EDEDD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCEAD3

#FDE7EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Simply Sunset 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

#FCDCB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCEAD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE1DE

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.

#90B9EE

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: #FCEAD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCEAD3;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-sunset: #FCEAD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-sunset': '#FCEAD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCEAD3] text-[#FCEAD3]

SCSS

$simply-sunset: #FCEAD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCEAD3?

#FCEAD3 is Simply Sunset, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCEAD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Sunset?

Simply Sunset 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 Simply Sunset?

Simply Sunset 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 Simply Sunset?

You can download Simply Sunset 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 Simply Sunset?

The hex code is #FCEAD3. In RGB it's 252, 234, 211, and in HSL it's 34°, 87%, 91%.

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