ORANGES

Bergamot Orange

#FE8A49

RGB 254, 138, 73 · HSL 22°, 99%, 64% · CMYK 0, 46, 71, 0

Bergamot Orange is #FE8A49 in HEX — rgb(254, 138, 73), hsl(22°, 99%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 71%, 0%).

Bergamot Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 99%, 64%. 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#FE8A49

RGB254, 138, 73

HSL22°, 99%, 64%

HSV22°, 71%, 100%

CMYK0, 46, 71, 0

Decimal16681545

CSS RGBrgb(254, 138, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 99%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bergamot Orange P220-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Valley of Fire DE5167

ΔE 0.5 · #FF8A4A

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 091

ΔE 2.4 · #F88446

Vista Paint

Boredom Buster C-1031

ΔE 3.1 · #FA8B4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Boredom Buster 1032

ΔE 3.2 · #FF8E51

Dulux

Encounter S09H7

ΔE 3.6 · #FF8F52

Valspar

Fresh Persimmons 2009-1

ΔE 5.7 · #F58E4B

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 6 · #F07B42

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 8.7 · #EA8A42

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 8.9 · #E47237

PPG

Carmelized Orange 1197-7

ΔE 10.1 · #EF924A

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 10.4 · #EC7C26

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.6 · #FF963A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 15.9 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 25.6 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FE8A49

#48BBFE

Analogous

#FE4861

#FE8A49

#FEE648

Triadic

#FE8A49

#48FE8B

#8B48FE

Split-Complementary

#FE8A49

#48FEE6

#4861FE

Tetradic

#FE8A49

#61FE48

#48BBFE

#E648FE

Monochromatic

#AD4001

#F95C01

#FE8A49

#FEBB94

#FFECE1

Rectangle

#FE8A49

#BBFE48

#48BBFE

#8B48FE

Compound

#FE8A49

#FEE648

#48BBFE

#4861FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEA26D

#F6BC9A

#F5D9C9

Darker

#FF6106

#B44200

#682600

Saturation

#BE9C88

#FE8B48

#FF8B48

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FE8A49

#CBB942

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE8A49

#A6A655

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE8A49

#FD8692

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bergamot Orange 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

#FE9452

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE8A49

Daylight 5500K

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

#EB9976

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.

#2EA4E8

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: #FE8A49;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE8A49;

CSS Variable

--color-bergamot-orange: #FE8A49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bergamot-orange': '#FE8A49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE8A49] text-[#FE8A49]

SCSS

$bergamot-orange: #FE8A49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE8A49?

#FE8A49 is Bergamot Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FE8A49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bergamot Orange?

Bergamot Orange 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 Bergamot Orange?

Bergamot Orange 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 Bergamot Orange?

You can download Bergamot Orange 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 Bergamot Orange?

The hex code is #FE8A49. In RGB it's 254, 138, 73, and in HSL it's 22°, 99%, 64%.

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