ORANGES

Carotene

#FDB793

RGB 253, 183, 147 · HSL 20°, 96%, 78% · CMYK 0, 28, 42, 1

Carotene is #FDB793 in HEX — rgb(253, 183, 147), hsl(20°, 96%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 42%, 1%).

Carotene pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 96%, 78%. 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#FDB793

RGB253, 183, 147

HSL20°, 96%, 78%

HSV20°, 42%, 99%

CMYK0, 28, 42, 1

Decimal16627603

CSS RGBrgb(253, 183, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 96%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brandy Butter 270D-4

ΔE 1.8 · #F8B28E

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 2.4 · #FFB78F

Vista Paint

Fawn Farrah K-603

ΔE 3.4 · #FABB93

Valspar

Sassy Peach 2003-2A

ΔE 3.6 · #FCB78C

Benjamin Moore

Intense 081

ΔE 4.1 · #F9AD8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 4.1 · #FFB79B

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamsicle DE5158

ΔE 4.3 · #FFB48A

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 5 · #ECAD88

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 6 · #F2B88C

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 6.1 · #EDAA80

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.4 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 10 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 10.8 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 12.5 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 19.9 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FDB793

#91D9FD

Analogous

#FD91A3

#FDB793

#FDEB91

Triadic

#FDB793

#91FDB5

#B591FD

Split-Complementary

#FDB793

#91FDEB

#91A3FD

Tetradic

#FDB793

#A3FD91

#91D9FD

#EB91FD

Monochromatic

#F05305

#FB8246

#FDB793

#FEE7DC

#FEEEE6

Rectangle

#FDB793

#D9FD91

#91D9FD

#B591FD

Compound

#FDB793

#FDEB91

#91D9FD

#91A3FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDC4A7

#F9D4C2

#F9E7DE

Darker

#FF7F3F

#DB4900

#7F2A00

Saturation

#D7C2B7

#FDB591

#FEB590

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDB793

#DDD092

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDB793

#C5C598

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDB793

#FDB4BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Carotene 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

#FDB689

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDB793

Daylight 5500K

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

#EABBAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#64C0EE

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 · 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 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: #FDB793;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDB793;

CSS Variable

--color-carotene: #FDB793;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carotene': '#FDB793' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDB793] text-[#FDB793]

SCSS

$carotene: #FDB793;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDB793?

#FDB793 is Carotene, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDB793 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carotene?

Carotene 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 Carotene?

Carotene 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 Carotene?

You can download Carotene 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 Carotene?

The hex code is #FDB793. In RGB it's 253, 183, 147, and in HSL it's 20°, 96%, 78%.

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