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Peach Encounter

#FEBC96

RGB 254, 188, 150 · HSL 22°, 98%, 79% · CMYK 0, 26, 41, 0

Peach Encounter is #FEBC96 in HEX — rgb(254, 188, 150), hsl(22°, 98%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 41%, 0%).

Peach Encounter pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 98%, 79%. 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#FEBC96

RGB254, 188, 150

HSL22°, 98%, 79%

HSV22°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 26, 41, 0

Decimal16694422

CSS RGBrgb(254, 188, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 98%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fawn Farrah K-603

ΔE 1.6 · #FABB93

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 2.8 · #F6BA93

Behr

Citrus Punch P230-4

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC197

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 3.1 · #FFC196

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 3.3 · #FFB78F

Benjamin Moore

Tooty 089

ΔE 4.4 · #FBB78A

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 4.7 · #F2B88C

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamsicle DE5158

ΔE 5.4 · #FFB48A

PPG

Shrimp Boat 1196-4

ΔE 5.7 · #F5BE9D

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 5.7 · #ECAD88

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 8.1 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 9.9 · #F0B67E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.7 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 11.8 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 17.9 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 20.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#FEBC96

#95D7FE

Analogous

#FE95A3

#FEBC96

#FEF095

Triadic

#FEBC96

#95FEBB

#BB95FE

Split-Complementary

#FEBC96

#95FEF0

#95A3FE

Tetradic

#FEBC96

#A3FE95

#95D7FE

#F095FE

Monochromatic

#F75C02

#FD8B49

#FEBC96

#FFECE1

#FFEFE6

Rectangle

#FEBC96

#D7FE95

#95D7FE

#BB95FE

Compound

#FEBC96

#FEF095

#95D7FE

#95A3FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEC9AA

#FAD8C4

#F9E9DF

Darker

#FF8843

#DE5100

#812F00

Saturation

#D9C5BA

#FEBB95

#FEBB94

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEBC96

#E0D395

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEBC96

#C9C99C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEBC96

#FEB8BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peach Encounter 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

#FEBA8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEBC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBBFB0

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.

#68BDEE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FEBC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEBC96;

CSS Variable

--color-peach-encounter: #FEBC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peach-encounter': '#FEBC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEBC96] text-[#FEBC96]

SCSS

$peach-encounter: #FEBC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEBC96?

#FEBC96 is Peach Encounter, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEBC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peach Encounter?

Peach Encounter 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 Peach Encounter?

Peach Encounter 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 Peach Encounter?

You can download Peach Encounter 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 Peach Encounter?

The hex code is #FEBC96. In RGB it's 254, 188, 150, and in HSL it's 22°, 98%, 79%.

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