ORANGES

Orange Toffee

#FDBC6C

RGB 253, 188, 108 · HSL 33°, 97%, 71% · CMYK 0, 26, 57, 1

Orange Toffee is #FDBC6C in HEX — rgb(253, 188, 108), hsl(33°, 97%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 57%, 1%).

Orange Toffee pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 97%, 71%. 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#FDBC6C

RGB253, 188, 108

HSL33°, 97%, 71%

HSV33°, 57%, 99%

CMYK0, 26, 57, 1

Decimal16628844

CSS RGBrgb(253, 188, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 97%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Toffee 2007-1C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Honeybell 145

ΔE 0.9 · #FCBD6C

Dulux

Simply Peachy S11H5

ΔE 1.3 · #FFBB6C

Behr

Yellow Polka Dot HDC-SM14-11

ΔE 2.7 · #FDB768

Vista Paint

Sweet Michelle K-578

ΔE 3.4 · #FFB76A

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Nectarine DE5193

ΔE 3.4 · #FFBB72

PPG

Golden Opportunity 1204-6

ΔE 4.5 · #F7C070

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 5.5 · #EEB76B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 5.6 · #F4AF5B

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 6 · #FCC266

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold's Great Touch 961

ΔE 6.2 · #FFC265

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.7 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.2 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.7 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#FDBC6C

#6DAEFD

Analogous

#FD746D

#FDBC6C

#F6FD6D

Triadic

#FDBC6C

#6DFDBC

#BC6DFD

Split-Complementary

#FDBC6C

#6DF6FD

#746DFD

Tetradic

#FDBC6C

#6DFD74

#6DAEFD

#FD6DF6

Monochromatic

#CE7303

#FC9A22

#FDBC6C

#FEDFB9

#FFF3E6

Rectangle

#FDBC6C

#AEFD6D

#6DAEFD

#BC6DFD

Compound

#FDBC6C

#F6FD6D

#6DAEFD

#746DFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDCA8A

#F7D6AE

#F7E7D4

Darker

#FF9C23

#C76E00

#744000

Saturation

#CBB7A0

#FDBC6D

#FEBC6C

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDBC6C

#E2D06A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDBC6C

#C9C97A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDBC6C

#FFB4BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Toffee 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

#FDBA6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDBC6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EABF90

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.

#4992EB

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: #FDBC6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDBC6C;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-toffee: #FDBC6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-toffee': '#FDBC6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDBC6C] text-[#FDBC6C]

SCSS

$orange-toffee: #FDBC6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDBC6C?

#FDBC6C is Orange Toffee, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDBC6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Toffee?

Orange Toffee 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 Orange Toffee?

Orange Toffee 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 Orange Toffee?

You can download Orange Toffee 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 Orange Toffee?

The hex code is #FDBC6C. In RGB it's 253, 188, 108, and in HSL it's 33°, 97%, 71%.

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