ORANGES

Forgotten Sunset

#FDD5B1

RGB 253, 213, 177 · HSL 28°, 95%, 84% · CMYK 0, 16, 30, 1

Forgotten Sunset is #FDD5B1 in HEX — rgb(253, 213, 177), hsl(28°, 95%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 30%, 1%).

Forgotten Sunset pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 95%, 84%. 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#FDD5B1

RGB253, 213, 177

HSL28°, 95%, 84%

HSV28°, 30%, 99%

CMYK0, 16, 30, 1

Decimal16635313

CSS RGBrgb(253, 213, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 95%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Satin Latour S10G2

ΔE 1.3 · #FAD5B0

Benjamin Moore

Crisp 2157-50

ΔE 1.6 · #FAD6B1

Vista Paint

Melon Sorbet K-596

ΔE 1.6 · #FFD6AF

Behr

Ice Cream Parlour M240-3

ΔE 1.7 · #F9D1AF

Valspar

New Peach 2008-6B

ΔE 1.8 · #F8D0AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Tallow 987

ΔE 2.3 · #F7D4AE

Dunn-Edwards

Papaya Whip DE5164

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD1AF

Sherwin-Williams

Flan SW6652

ΔE 3.4 · #F4D4AF

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.6 · #F3D3AD

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 3.8 · #FADAB2

PPG

Caramel Ice 1202-4

ΔE 5.2 · #EEC9AA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 7.2 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 8.1 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 15.6 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#FDD5B1

#AFD9FD

Analogous

#FDAFB2

#FDD5B1

#FDFAAF

Triadic

#FDD5B1

#AFFDD4

#D4AFFD

Split-Complementary

#FDD5B1

#AFFDFA

#AFB2FD

Tetradic

#FDD5B1

#B2FDAF

#AFD9FD

#FAAFFD

Monochromatic

#F9821A

#FBAB65

#FDD5B1

#FEF1E6

Rectangle

#FDD5B1

#D9FDAF

#AFD9FD

#D4AFFD

Compound

#FDD5B1

#FDFAAF

#AFD9FD

#AFB2FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDDCBF

#FAE5D3

#FAF0E7

Darker

#FFA658

#EC6E00

#894000

Saturation

#E2D5CB

#FDD4AF

#FED4AE

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDD5B1

#ECE1B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDD5B1

#DCDCB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDD5B1

#FED1D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Forgotten Sunset 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

#FDCCA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDD5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD1C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#7CBAF0

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: #FDD5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDD5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-forgotten-sunset: #FDD5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forgotten-sunset': '#FDD5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDD5B1] text-[#FDD5B1]

SCSS

$forgotten-sunset: #FDD5B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDD5B1?

#FDD5B1 is Forgotten Sunset, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDD5B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forgotten Sunset?

Forgotten Sunset 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 Forgotten Sunset?

Forgotten Sunset 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 Forgotten Sunset?

You can download Forgotten Sunset 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 Forgotten Sunset?

The hex code is #FDD5B1. In RGB it's 253, 213, 177, and in HSL it's 28°, 95%, 84%.

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