ORANGES

Damask

#FCF2DF

RGB 252, 242, 223 · HSL 39°, 83%, 93% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 1

Damask is #FCF2DF in HEX — rgb(252, 242, 223), hsl(39°, 83%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 1%).

Damask pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 83%, 93%. 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#FCF2DF

RGB252, 242, 223

HSL39°, 83%, 93%

HSV39°, 12%, 99%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 1

Decimal16577247

CSS RGBrgb(252, 242, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 83%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Innocence W-D-720

ΔE 0.4 · #FBF2DF

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Ivory DE6155

ΔE 0.6 · #FBF1DF

Vista Paint

Moon Maiden K-591

ΔE 0.8 · #FAF0DE

Dulux

Flower Centre Quarter S10H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F9F0DD

Benjamin Moore

Butterfield 897

ΔE 1 · #F9F1DD

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 1.4 · #F8EEDB

Hallman-Lindsay

God-given 908

ΔE 1.6 · #FAF4E0

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.9 · #FAF4E3

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 2 · #F6F1DE

Valspar

Night Light 7002-19

ΔE 2.1 · #F8ECDA

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.2 · #F5ECD9

PPG

Spice Ivory 1204-1

ΔE 2.3 · #F4EEDC

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3.2 · #FBF8E7

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 3.3 · #F9EFD6

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.7 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#FCF2DF

#DEE9FC

Analogous

#FCE3DE

#FCF2DF

#F8FCDE

Triadic

#FCF2DF

#DEFCF2

#F2DEFC

Split-Complementary

#FCF2DF

#DEF8FC

#E3DEFC

Tetradic

#FCF2DF

#DEFCE3

#DEE9FC

#FCDEF8

Monochromatic

#EFB852

#F5D598

#FCF2DF

#FDF5E8

Rectangle

#FCF2DF

#E9FCDE

#DEE9FC

#F2DEFC

Compound

#FCF2DF

#F8FCDE

#DEE9FC

#E3DEFC

Variations

Lighter

#FDF4E5

#FCF7ED

#FCFAF5

Darker

#F7CF85

#F4A511

#946203

Saturation

#F2EEE9

#FCF2DE

#FDF2DD

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF2DF

#F9F4E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF2DF

#F4F4E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF2DF

#FDEFF2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Damask 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

#FCE2C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF2DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE7E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#92B2EC

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: #FCF2DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF2DF;

CSS Variable

--color-damask: #FCF2DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'damask': '#FCF2DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF2DF] text-[#FCF2DF]

SCSS

$damask: #FCF2DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF2DF?

#FCF2DF is Damask, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF2DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Damask?

Damask 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 Damask?

Damask 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 Damask?

You can download Damask 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 Damask?

The hex code is #FCF2DF. In RGB it's 252, 242, 223, and in HSL it's 39°, 83%, 93%.

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