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Autumn Splendour

#FE9A50

RGB 254, 154, 80 · HSL 26°, 99%, 65% · CMYK 0, 39, 69, 0

Autumn Splendour is #FE9A50 in HEX — rgb(254, 154, 80), hsl(26°, 99%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 69%, 0%).

Autumn Splendour pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 99%, 65%. 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#FE9A50

RGB254, 154, 80

HSL26°, 99%, 65%

HSV26°, 69%, 100%

CMYK0, 39, 69, 0

Decimal16685648

CSS RGBrgb(254, 154, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 99%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocktail Hour 976

ΔE 1.2 · #FD9A52

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 2.3 · #FA9B51

Behr

Melon 270B-5

ΔE 2.5 · #FF964D

Benjamin Moore

New 133

ΔE 2.5 · #F89648

Dulux

Exotic Flower S10H7

ΔE 2.7 · #FF9C4C

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 4 · #FF9E4B

PPG

Fall Leaf 1197-6

ΔE 4.5 · #F69A54

Valspar

Fresh Persimmons 2009-1

ΔE 4.9 · #F58E4B

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 6.2 · #EA8A42

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 9.1 · #FF963A

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 9.1 · #F4A045

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 13.2 · #F07B42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.9 · #EC7C26

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 15.3 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 25.2 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#FE9A50

#4DB2FE

Analogous

#FE4D59

#FE9A50

#FEF24D

Triadic

#FE9A50

#4DFE9A

#9A4DFE

Split-Complementary

#FE9A50

#4DFEF2

#4D59FE

Tetradic

#FE9A50

#59FE4D

#4DB2FE

#F24DFE

Monochromatic

#B24D01

#FE6F01

#FE9A50

#FEC59A

#FFF1E6

Rectangle

#FE9A50

#B2FE4D

#4DB2FE

#9A4DFE

Compound

#FE9A50

#FEF24D

#4DB2FE

#4D59FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEAE71

#F7C39C

#F5DDCA

Darker

#FF740A

#B64F00

#6A2E00

Saturation

#C0A28B

#FE9A4D

#FF9A4D

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FE9A50

#D2C04B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE9A50

#B0B05E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE9A50

#FE949F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn Splendour 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

#FEA057

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE9A50

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBA57B

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.

#3299E8

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: #FE9A50;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE9A50;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-splendour: #FE9A50;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-splendour': '#FE9A50' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE9A50] text-[#FE9A50]

SCSS

$autumn-splendour: #FE9A50;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE9A50?

#FE9A50 is Autumn Splendour, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FE9A50 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn Splendour?

Autumn Splendour 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 Autumn Splendour?

Autumn Splendour 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 Autumn Splendour?

You can download Autumn Splendour 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 Autumn Splendour?

The hex code is #FE9A50. In RGB it's 254, 154, 80, and in HSL it's 26°, 99%, 65%.

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