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Sharp

#FD941F

RGB 253, 148, 31 · HSL 32°, 98%, 56% · CMYK 0, 42, 88, 1

Sharp is #FD941F in HEX — rgb(253, 148, 31), hsl(32°, 98%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 88%, 1%).

Sharp pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 98%, 56%. 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#FD941F

RGB253, 148, 31

HSL32°, 98%, 56%

HSV32°, 88%, 99%

CMYK0, 42, 88, 1

Decimal16618527

CSS RGBrgb(253, 148, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 98%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sharp 2017-20

Exact match

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 2.8 · #F88F21

Behr

Blazing Bonfire P250-7

ΔE 3.7 · #FF8F21

Vista Paint

Glorious Sunset K-1210

ΔE 3.8 · #F89026

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Jewel DEA115

ΔE 4.9 · #FF9731

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 5.2 · #F59724

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 5.2 · #FF990E

Dulux

Winter Orange S11H8

ΔE 7.3 · #EF9029

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 8.5 · #FF963A

RAL

Luminous Bright Orange 2007

ΔE 8.8 · #FFA420

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 10.5 · #EB882C

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 11.4 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 14.5 · #EF913E

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 21.7 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 23.9 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 35.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FD941F

#2187FD

Analogous

#FD2821

#FD941F

#F5FD21

Triadic

#FD941F

#21FD96

#9621FD

Split-Complementary

#FD941F

#21F5FD

#2821FD

Tetradic

#FD941F

#21FD28

#2187FD

#FD21F5

Monochromatic

#834701

#CF6F02

#FD941F

#FEBA6D

#FEDEB8

Rectangle

#FD941F

#87FD21

#2187FD

#9621FD

Compound

#FD941F

#F5FD21

#2187FD

#2821FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDAB4D

#F4BF84

#F3DABD

Darker

#E47A00

#9D5400

#5B3100

Saturation

#B0916E

#FD9621

#FE9620

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FD941F

#D0BC0A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD941F

#ACAC3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD941F

#FD8D99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sharp 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

#FD9C32

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FD941F

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAA157

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.

#1873DA

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #FD941F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD941F;

CSS Variable

--color-sharp: #FD941F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sharp': '#FD941F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD941F] text-[#FD941F]

SCSS

$sharp: #FD941F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD941F?

#FD941F is Sharp, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FD941F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sharp?

Sharp 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 Sharp?

Sharp 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 Sharp?

You can download Sharp 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 Sharp?

The hex code is #FD941F. In RGB it's 253, 148, 31, and in HSL it's 32°, 98%, 56%.

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