ORANGES

Romantic

#FDEFE9

RGB 253, 239, 233 · HSL 18°, 83%, 95% · CMYK 0, 6, 8, 1

Romantic is #FDEFE9 in HEX — rgb(253, 239, 233), hsl(18°, 83%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 1%).

Romantic pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 83%, 95%. 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#FDEFE9

RGB253, 239, 233

HSL18°, 83%, 95%

HSV18°, 8%, 99%

CMYK0, 6, 8, 1

Decimal16642025

CSS RGBrgb(253, 239, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 83%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Romantic DEW302

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 0.4 · #FCEFE9

Behr

Fine White 250A-1

ΔE 0.7 · #FBEFE9

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 2089-70

ΔE 1 · #FAEDE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Blossom 1076

ΔE 1.1 · #FAEFE9

Vista Paint

Gossamer K-647

ΔE 1.2 · #F9EDE6

Valspar

Apricot Fluff 7001-24

ΔE 1.8 · #F8ECE4

Dulux

First Love Quarter S08H1Q

ΔE 1.9 · #FAECE3

IKEA

IKEA003 3

ΔE 2.6 · #F9F2EC

PPG

Jasmine Flower 1194-1

ΔE 2.8 · #F4E8E1

Kilz

Family Heirloom LC190-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F6ECE2

Sherwin-Williams

Ibis White SW7000

ΔE 3.3 · #F2ECE6

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.1 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 5.5 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FDEFE9

#E8F6FD

Analogous

#FDE8EC

#FDEFE9

#FDF9E8

Triadic

#FDEFE9

#E8FDEE

#EEE8FD

Split-Complementary

#FDEFE9

#E8FDF9

#E8ECFD

Tetradic

#FDEFE9

#ECFDE8

#E8F6FD

#F9E8FD

Monochromatic

#F0885C

#F6BBA2

#FDEFE9

#FDEEE8

Rectangle

#FDEFE9

#F6FDE8

#E8F6FD

#EEE8FD

Compound

#FDEFE9

#FDF9E8

#E8F6FD

#E8ECFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDF1EC

#FDF5F2

#FDFAF8

Darker

#F7AC8C

#F45916

#983004

Saturation

#F5F1EF

#FDEEE8

#FEEEE7

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDEFE9

#F6F3EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDEFE9

#F1F1EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDEFE9

#FDEEF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Romantic 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

#FDE0CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDEFE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE5EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#92D1EC

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: #FDEFE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDEFE9;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic: #FDEFE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic': '#FDEFE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDEFE9] text-[#FDEFE9]

SCSS

$romantic: #FDEFE9;

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#FDEDE5 · ΔE 1.4

Sun Washed

#FDEEE5 · ΔE 1.6

Soft Pink

#FDEBE5 · ΔE 1.8

Shell Pink

#F8EAE3 · ΔE 1.8

Cream Puff

#F9E9E4 · ΔE 2.1

Soft White

#FAEDE3 · ΔE 2.2

Pink Swirl

#FCEAE6 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDEFE9?

#FDEFE9 is Romantic, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDEFE9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Romantic?

Romantic 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 Romantic?

Romantic 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 Romantic?

You can download Romantic 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 Romantic?

The hex code is #FDEFE9. In RGB it's 253, 239, 233, and in HSL it's 18°, 83%, 95%.

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