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Goosebill

#FEB97E

RGB 254, 185, 126 · HSL 28°, 98%, 75% · CMYK 0, 27, 50, 0

Goosebill is #FEB97E in HEX — rgb(254, 185, 126), hsl(28°, 98%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 50%, 0%).

Goosebill pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 98%, 75%. 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#FEB97E

RGB254, 185, 126

HSL28°, 98%, 75%

HSV28°, 50%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 50, 0

Decimal16693630

CSS RGBrgb(254, 185, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 98%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Goosebill C-973

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Goosebill 974

ΔE 0.7 · #FFBA80

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 1.5 · #FCBA7D

Valspar

Tangerine Cream 2007-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #FAB67F

Dunn-Edwards

Market Melon DE5199

ΔE 2.6 · #FBB377

Benjamin Moore

Peach 2015-40

ΔE 2.8 · #FFB678

Dulux

Bundaberg Sand S10H4

ΔE 4.8 · #FFC18A

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 5 · #F3AC76

Behr

Apricot Flower 270B-4

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB078

Sherwin-Williams

Surprise Amber SW6654

ΔE 5.2 · #EFB57A

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.5 · #F0B67E

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

ΔE 5.8 · #FAAC72

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.3 · #F7A879

Kilz

Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02

ΔE 8.3 · #E7B479

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14.5 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 18.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FEB97E

#81C3FE

Analogous

#FE8185

#FEB97E

#FEFA81

Triadic

#FEB97E

#81FEBB

#BB81FE

Split-Complementary

#FEB97E

#81FEFA

#8185FE

Tetradic

#FEB97E

#85FE81

#81C3FE

#FA81FE

Monochromatic

#E36B02

#FD9235

#FEB97E

#FEE4CD

#FFF1E6

Rectangle

#FEB97E

#C3FE81

#81C3FE

#BB81FE

Compound

#FEB97E

#FEFA81

#81C3FE

#8185FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEC99A

#F9D7B9

#F8E8D9

Darker

#FF9233

#D26200

#7A3900

Saturation

#D2BEAD

#FEBB81

#FEBB80

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEB97E

#E0D07D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEB97E

#C7C788

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEB97E

#FFB3BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Goosebill 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

#FEB77A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEB97E

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBBC9E

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.

#59A7ED

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: #FEB97E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEB97E;

CSS Variable

--color-goosebill: #FEB97E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goosebill': '#FEB97E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEB97E] text-[#FEB97E]

SCSS

$goosebill: #FEB97E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEB97E?

#FEB97E is Goosebill, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEB97E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goosebill?

Goosebill 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 Goosebill?

Goosebill 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 Goosebill?

You can download Goosebill 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 Goosebill?

The hex code is #FEB97E. In RGB it's 254, 185, 126, and in HSL it's 28°, 98%, 75%.

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