ORANGES

Hibiscus Delight

#FE9773

RGB 254, 151, 115 · HSL 16°, 99%, 72% · CMYK 0, 41, 55, 0

Hibiscus Delight is #FE9773 in HEX — rgb(254, 151, 115), hsl(16°, 99%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 55%, 0%).

Hibiscus Delight pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 99%, 72%. 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#FE9773

RGB254, 151, 115

HSL16°, 99%, 72%

HSV16°, 55%, 100%

CMYK0, 41, 55, 0

Decimal16684915

CSS RGBrgb(254, 151, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 99%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Candyman S08H6

ΔE 1.1 · #FF9976

Behr

Marmalade 240B-4

ΔE 1.7 · #FF9570

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 3 · #F8956C

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Orange Blush 1045

ΔE 3.5 · #FE9C7B

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 3.9 · #FA9B78

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 5 · #F08A64

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 7.3 · #EA936E

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 8.1 · #EA9073

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 8.4 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 11 · #E27A53

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 11.2 · #E2946F

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.5 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 13.1 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 18.4 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 20.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 22.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#FE9773

#71D9FE

Analogous

#FE7192

#FE9773

#FEDD71

Triadic

#FE9773

#71FE97

#9771FE

Split-Complementary

#FE9773

#71FEDD

#7192FE

Tetradic

#FE9773

#92FE71

#71D9FE

#DD71FE

Monochromatic

#D53A01

#FE5F25

#FE9773

#FFCFBD

#FFECE6

Rectangle

#FE9773

#D9FE71

#71D9FE

#9771FE

Compound

#FE9773

#FEDD71

#71D9FE

#7192FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEAB8D

#F8C3B0

#F7DED5

Darker

#FF6027

#CA3600

#761F00

Saturation

#CDAEA2

#FE9771

#FF9671

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FE9773

#CFC070

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE9773

#AEAE78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE9773

#FD959E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hibiscus Delight 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

#FE9E71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE9773

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBA396

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#4DC1EB

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: #FE9773;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE9773;

CSS Variable

--color-hibiscus-delight: #FE9773;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hibiscus-delight': '#FE9773' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE9773] text-[#FE9773]

SCSS

$hibiscus-delight: #FE9773;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE9773?

#FE9773 is Hibiscus Delight, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FE9773 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hibiscus Delight?

Hibiscus Delight 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 Hibiscus Delight?

Hibiscus Delight 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 Hibiscus Delight?

You can download Hibiscus Delight 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 Hibiscus Delight?

The hex code is #FE9773. In RGB it's 254, 151, 115, and in HSL it's 16°, 99%, 72%.

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