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Bittersweet

#FEA051

RGB 254, 160, 81 · HSL 27°, 99%, 66% · CMYK 0, 37, 68, 0

Bittersweet is #FEA051 in HEX — rgb(254, 160, 81), hsl(27°, 99%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 68%, 0%).

Bittersweet pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 99%, 66%. 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#FEA051

RGB254, 160, 81

HSL27°, 99%, 66%

HSV27°, 68%, 100%

CMYK0, 37, 68, 0

Decimal16687185

CSS RGBrgb(254, 160, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 99%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 2.6 · #FFA450

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 2.7 · #FF9E4B

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 2.7 · #FA9B51

Benjamin Moore

Fruity 147

ΔE 2.8 · #FA9E49

Dulux

Exotic Flower S10H7

ΔE 2.8 · #FF9C4C

Valspar

Orange Ochre 2010-1

ΔE 3.7 · #F39C4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocktail Hour 976

ΔE 3.8 · #FD9A52

PPG

Fall Leaf 1197-6

ΔE 4.8 · #F69A54

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 5.9 · #FA9B40

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 6.1 · #F4A045

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 9.4 · #FF963A

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 11.7 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.9 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.6 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.9 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#FEA051

#52B1FE

Analogous

#FE525B

#FEA051

#FEF652

Triadic

#FEA051

#52FEA0

#A052FE

Split-Complementary

#FEA051

#52FEF6

#525BFE

Tetradic

#FEA051

#5BFE52

#52B1FE

#F652FE

Monochromatic

#B75301

#FE7606

#FEA051

#FFCA9F

#FFF1E6

Rectangle

#FEA051

#B1FE52

#52B1FE

#A052FE

Compound

#FEA051

#FEF652

#52B1FE

#525BFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEB375

#F7C79F

#F6DFCC

Darker

#FF7B0E

#B95300

#6C3000

Saturation

#C2A68F

#FEA052

#FFA052

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEA051

#D5C34C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEA051

#B5B560

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEA051

#FE9AA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bittersweet 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

#FEA558

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEA051

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBAA7C

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.

#3598E9

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: #FEA051;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEA051;

CSS Variable

--color-bittersweet: #FEA051;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bittersweet': '#FEA051' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEA051] text-[#FEA051]

SCSS

$bittersweet: #FEA051;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEA051?

#FEA051 is Bittersweet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEA051 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bittersweet?

Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet?

Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet?

You can download Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet?

The hex code is #FEA051. In RGB it's 254, 160, 81, and in HSL it's 27°, 99%, 66%.

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