ORANGES

Dipped in Cream

#FCF6EB

RGB 252, 246, 235 · HSL 39°, 74%, 95% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 1

Dipped in Cream is #FCF6EB in HEX — rgb(252, 246, 235), hsl(39°, 74%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 1%).

Dipped in Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 74%, 95%. 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#FCF6EB

RGB252, 246, 235

HSL39°, 74%, 95%

HSV39°, 7%, 99%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 1

Decimal16578283

CSS RGBrgb(252, 246, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 74%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pearl Necklace DEW343

ΔE 0.7 · #FCF7EB

Behr

Belgian Cream W-F-100

ΔE 0.7 · #FBF4E9

IKEA

IKEA009 9

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F3E9

Vista Paint

Sugar Dust C-10

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F5EB

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.4 · #F7F3E8

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F6EC

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2148-70

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F6EC

Dulux

Fair Bianca SP2B1

ΔE 1.6 · #F8F3E6

Dutch Boy

Winter Morning VS-9102

ΔE 1.8 · #FEF4EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Rapture's Light 1020

ΔE 1.8 · #F6F3E7

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.2 · #F7F5E7

Sherwin-Williams

Cotton White SW7104

ΔE 2.5 · #F7EFE3

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 2.7 · #F5F0E2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.2 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3.2 · #FBF8E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

#FCF6EB

#E9EFFC

Analogous

#FCECE9

#FCF6EB

#F9FCE9

Triadic

#FCF6EB

#E9FCF5

#F5E9FC

Split-Complementary

#FCF6EB

#E9F9FC

#ECE9FC

Tetradic

#FCF6EB

#E9FCEC

#E9EFFC

#FCE9F9

Monochromatic

#E8BA64

#F2D7A6

#FCF6EB

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#FCF6EB

#EFFCE9

#E9EFFC

#F5E9FC

Compound

#FCF6EB

#F9FCE9

#E9EFFC

#ECE9FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCF7ED

#FCF9F3

#FDFBF8

Darker

#F1D092

#E8A322

#8F610C

Saturation

#F5F3EF

#FCF5E9

#FDF6E7

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF6EB

#FAF7EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF6EB

#F7F7EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF6EB

#FDF4F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dipped in Cream 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

#FCE5CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF6EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEAF0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#97B3E7

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: #FCF6EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF6EB;

CSS Variable

--color-dipped-in-cream: #FCF6EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dipped-in-cream': '#FCF6EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF6EB] text-[#FCF6EB]

SCSS

$dipped-in-cream: #FCF6EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF6EB?

#FCF6EB is Dipped in Cream, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF6EB warm or cool?

Dipped in Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dipped in Cream?

Dipped in Cream 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 Dipped in Cream?

Dipped in Cream 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 Dipped in Cream?

You can download Dipped in Cream 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 Dipped in Cream?

The hex code is #FCF6EB. In RGB it's 252, 246, 235, and in HSL it's 39°, 74%, 95%.

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