ORANGES

Salmon Buff

#FEA871

RGB 254, 168, 113 · HSL 23°, 99%, 72% · CMYK 0, 34, 56, 0

Salmon Buff is #FEA871 in HEX — rgb(254, 168, 113), hsl(23°, 99%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 56%, 0%).

Salmon Buff pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 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#FEA871

RGB254, 168, 113

HSL23°, 99%, 72%

HSV23°, 56%, 100%

CMYK0, 34, 56, 0

Decimal16689265

CSS RGBrgb(254, 168, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 99%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fuzzy Peach P220-5

ΔE 1 · #FFA873

Dulux

Bloom S09H5

ΔE 1.4 · #FFAA75

Vista Paint

Coral Canyon K-594

ΔE 1.9 · #FFAA76

Hallman-Lindsay

Chickadee 1031

ΔE 2.5 · #FFA674

Benjamin Moore

Butterfly 090

ΔE 3 · #FDA675

Valspar

Orange Nut 2004-1C

ΔE 3.1 · #F6A370

PPG

Copper River 1196-5

ΔE 3.2 · #F7A270

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 3.4 · #FAA06D

Dunn-Edwards

Nectarine DE5166

ΔE 4.6 · #FFA168

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.7 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 6.9 · #F3AC76

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 7.5 · #E6955F

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 10.2 · #FCBA7D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 12.8 · #F0B67E

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 18.8 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FEA871

#71C8FE

Analogous

#FE7181

#FEA871

#FEEE71

Triadic

#FEA871

#71FEA7

#A771FE

Split-Complementary

#FEA871

#71FEEE

#7181FE

Tetradic

#FEA871

#81FE71

#71C8FE

#EE71FE

Monochromatic

#D55201

#FE7825

#FEA871

#FFD6BD

#FFEFE6

Rectangle

#FEA871

#C8FE71

#71C8FE

#A771FE

Compound

#FEA871

#FEEE71

#71C8FE

#7181FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEB98D

#F8CCB0

#F7E2D5

Darker

#FF7A27

#CA4D00

#762D00

Saturation

#CDB3A2

#FEA771

#FFA771

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEA871

#D8C86E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEA871

#BABA7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEA871

#FEA3AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Salmon Buff 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

#FEAB70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEA871

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBB094

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.

#4DAFEB

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: #FEA871;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEA871;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-buff: #FEA871;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-buff': '#FEA871' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEA871] text-[#FEA871]

SCSS

$salmon-buff: #FEA871;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEA871?

#FEA871 is Salmon Buff, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEA871 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Buff?

Salmon Buff 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 Salmon Buff?

Salmon Buff 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 Salmon Buff?

You can download Salmon Buff 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 Salmon Buff?

The hex code is #FEA871. In RGB it's 254, 168, 113, and in HSL it's 23°, 99%, 72%.

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