ORANGES

Evening Sun

#FDDFB8

RGB 253, 223, 184 · HSL 34°, 95%, 86% · CMYK 0, 12, 27, 1

Evening Sun is #FDDFB8 in HEX — rgb(253, 223, 184), hsl(34°, 95%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 27%, 1%).

Evening Sun pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 95%, 86%. 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#FDDFB8

RGB253, 223, 184

HSL34°, 95%, 86%

HSV34°, 27%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 27, 1

Decimal16637880

CSS RGBrgb(253, 223, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 95%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Liveliness C-978

ΔE 0.5 · #FDDEB7

Behr

Time Out M260-3

ΔE 0.8 · #FBDEB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Liveliness 979

ΔE 0.9 · #FFDFB9

Valspar

Champagne Orange 2007-4B

ΔE 1.1 · #FDDEB9

Sherwin-Williams

Hinoki SW7686

ΔE 1.6 · #F8DDB7

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 1.9 · #FADAB2

Dulux

Pastry S12F1

ΔE 2 · #F7DCB7

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 156

ΔE 2.1 · #FEE1B6

Dunn-Edwards

Sandstorm DE5295

ΔE 2.1 · #FEE2BE

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 4.1 · #F3DFB6

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.2 · #F3D3AD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.5 · #EFDBB3

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 7 · #FBEBBD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 7.4 · #F8E7C9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FDDFB8

#B9D7FD

Analogous

#FDBEB9

#FDDFB8

#F9FDB9

Triadic

#FDDFB8

#B9FDE0

#E0B9FD

Split-Complementary

#FDDFB8

#B9F9FD

#BEB9FD

Tetradic

#FDDFB8

#B9FDBE

#B9D7FD

#FDB9F9

Monochromatic

#F99D24

#FBBE6F

#FDDFB8

#FEF4E6

Rectangle

#FDDFB8

#D7FDB9

#B9D7FD

#E0B9FD

Compound

#FDDFB8

#F9FDB9

#B9D7FD

#BEB9FD

Variations

Lighter

#FEE6C7

#FBECD8

#FBF4EA

Darker

#FFBA60

#F18900

#8C5000

Saturation

#E5DDD1

#FDE0B9

#FEE0B8

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDDFB8

#F1E7B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDDFB8

#E4E4BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDDFB8

#FFDADF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Evening Sun 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

#FDD4A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDDFB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD9C9

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.

#84B3F1

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: #FDDFB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDDFB8;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-sun: #FDDFB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-sun': '#FDDFB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDDFB8] text-[#FDDFB8]

SCSS

$evening-sun: #FDDFB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDDFB8?

#FDDFB8 is Evening Sun, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDDFB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Sun?

Evening Sun 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 Evening Sun?

Evening Sun 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 Evening Sun?

You can download Evening Sun 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 Evening Sun?

The hex code is #FDDFB8. In RGB it's 253, 223, 184, and in HSL it's 34°, 95%, 86%.

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