ORANGES

Cantaloupe Slice

#FEB079

RGB 254, 176, 121 · HSL 25°, 99%, 74% · CMYK 0, 31, 52, 0

Cantaloupe Slice is #FEB079 in HEX — rgb(254, 176, 121), hsl(25°, 99%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 52%, 0%).

Cantaloupe Slice pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 99%, 74%. 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#FEB079

RGB254, 176, 121

HSL25°, 99%, 74%

HSV25°, 52%, 100%

CMYK0, 31, 52, 0

Decimal16691321

CSS RGBrgb(254, 176, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 99%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apricot Flower 270B-4

ΔE 0.7 · #FFB078

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 2.2 · #FAAC72

Dunn-Edwards

Market Melon DE5199

ΔE 3.3 · #FBB377

Vista Paint

Coral Canyon K-594

ΔE 3.5 · #FFAA76

Dulux

Bloom S09H5

ΔE 3.5 · #FFAA75

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 3.6 · #F3AC76

Benjamin Moore

Vivid 138

ΔE 3.6 · #FEB681

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 4.4 · #F2AC78

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 4.6 · #F7A879

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 4.7 · #F2AE73

Valspar

Tangerine Cream 2007-3C

ΔE 4.7 · #FAB67F

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.1 · #FCBA7D

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 7.3 · #FAA06D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 8.8 · #F0B67E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.5 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 19.3 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#FEB079

#7BC8FE

Analogous

#FE7B86

#FEB079

#FEF37B

Triadic

#FEB079

#7BFEB2

#B27BFE

Split-Complementary

#FEB079

#7BFEF3

#7B86FE

Tetradic

#FEB079

#86FE7B

#7BC8FE

#F37BFE

Monochromatic

#DF5E01

#FE852F

#FEB079

#FFDEC7

#FFF0E6

Rectangle

#FEB079

#C8FE7B

#7BC8FE

#B27BFE

Compound

#FEB079

#FEF37B

#7BC8FE

#7B86FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEC195

#F9D2B6

#F8E5D8

Darker

#FF862F

#D05600

#793200

Saturation

#D0B9A9

#FEB27B

#FFB27B

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEB079

#DBCC77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEB079

#C0C082

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEB079

#FEABB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cantaloupe Slice 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

#FEB176

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEB079

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBB69A

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.

#55ADEC

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: #FEB079;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEB079;

CSS Variable

--color-cantaloupe-slice: #FEB079;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cantaloupe-slice': '#FEB079' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEB079] text-[#FEB079]

SCSS

$cantaloupe-slice: #FEB079;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEB079?

#FEB079 is Cantaloupe Slice, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEB079 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cantaloupe Slice?

Cantaloupe Slice 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 Cantaloupe Slice?

Cantaloupe Slice 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 Cantaloupe Slice?

You can download Cantaloupe Slice 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 Cantaloupe Slice?

The hex code is #FEB079. In RGB it's 254, 176, 121, and in HSL it's 25°, 99%, 74%.

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