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My Sin

#FDAE45

RGB 253, 174, 69 · HSL 34°, 98%, 63% · CMYK 0, 31, 73, 1

My Sin is #FDAE45 in HEX — rgb(253, 174, 69), hsl(34°, 98%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 73%, 1%).

My Sin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 98%, 63%. 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#FDAE45

RGB253, 174, 69

HSL34°, 98%, 63%

HSV34°, 73%, 99%

CMYK0, 31, 73, 1

Decimal16625221

CSS RGBrgb(253, 174, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 98%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 2 · #FEB14B

Valspar

Spring Squash 2008-1B

ΔE 3.5 · #FEB24F

Behr

Optimist Gold BIC-43

ΔE 4.4 · #EEA53A

Dunn-Edwards

Acorn Squash DE5292

ΔE 5.2 · #EDA740

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 5.4 · #F1AD3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 5.5 · #FFAF38

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 5.5 · #F2AF46

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 5.9 · #FFB953

Vista Paint

Pumpkin Harvest K-561

ΔE 6.2 · #FFB239

Benjamin Moore

Mango 154

ΔE 6.5 · #FFA94F

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.8 · #EFA94A

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 7.4 · #F7B74E

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.4 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.3 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.2 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FDAE45

#4494FD

Analogous

#FD5144

#FDAE45

#F1FD44

Triadic

#FDAE45

#44FDAD

#AD44FD

Split-Complementary

#FDAE45

#44F1FD

#5144FD

Tetradic

#FDAE45

#44FD51

#4494FD

#FD44F1

Monochromatic

#A75F02

#F28A02

#FDAE45

#FECE90

#FFEFDC

Rectangle

#FDAE45

#94FD44

#4494FD

#AD44FD

Compound

#FDAE45

#F1FD44

#4494FD

#5144FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDBD6A

#F6CD97

#F5E1C7

Darker

#FF9102

#B16400

#673A00

Saturation

#BCA485

#FDAD44

#FEAD43

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDAE45

#DCC841

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDAE45

#BFBF5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDAE45

#FEA5B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

My Sin 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

#FDAF4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDAE45

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAB473

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.

#2A7CE7

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: #FDAE45;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDAE45;

CSS Variable

--color-my-sin: #FDAE45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'my-sin': '#FDAE45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDAE45] text-[#FDAE45]

SCSS

$my-sin: #FDAE45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDAE45?

#FDAE45 is My Sin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDAE45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with My Sin?

My Sin 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 My Sin?

My Sin 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 My Sin?

You can download My Sin 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 My Sin?

The hex code is #FDAE45. In RGB it's 253, 174, 69, and in HSL it's 34°, 98%, 63%.

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