ORANGES

Orange Sherbet

#FEC49B

RGB 254, 196, 155 · HSL 25°, 98%, 80% · CMYK 0, 23, 39, 0

Orange Sherbet is #FEC49B in HEX — rgb(254, 196, 155), hsl(25°, 98%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 39%, 0%).

Orange Sherbet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 98%, 80%. 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#FEC49B

RGB254, 196, 155

HSL25°, 98%, 80%

HSV25°, 39%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 39, 0

Decimal16696475

CSS RGBrgb(254, 196, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 98%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunset Beach K-595

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC599

Benjamin Moore

Peach 137

ΔE 2.1 · #FFC89C

Behr

Citrus Punch P230-4

ΔE 2.1 · #FFC197

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC196

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 3.5 · #FFC7A4

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #F6BA93

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 4.2 · #F7C5A0

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 4.7 · #F2B88C

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.6 · #F1BF8E

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 5.6 · #F6C9A1

Dunn-Edwards

Sundown DE5268

ΔE 5.9 · #F5C99E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 9.5 · #EFCB9B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 12 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.2 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 14.2 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 20.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#FEC49B

#9AD4FE

Analogous

#FE9AA2

#FEC49B

#FEF69A

Triadic

#FEC49B

#9AFEC4

#C49AFE

Split-Complementary

#FEC49B

#9AFEF6

#9AA2FE

Tetradic

#FEC49B

#A2FE9A

#9AD4FE

#F69AFE

Monochromatic

#FC6B03

#FD974E

#FEC49B

#FFF0E6

Rectangle

#FEC49B

#D4FE9A

#9AD4FE

#C49AFE

Compound

#FEC49B

#FEF69A

#9AD4FE

#9AA2FE

Variations

Lighter

#FED0AE

#FADCC7

#F9EBE1

Darker

#FF9447

#E05E00

#833600

Saturation

#DBCABD

#FEC49A

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEC49B

#E4D79A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEC49B

#CFCFA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEC49B

#FFC0C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Sherbet 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

#FEC08F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEC49B

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC5B4

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.

#6CB8EF

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: #FEC49B;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEC49B;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-sherbet: #FEC49B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-sherbet': '#FEC49B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEC49B] text-[#FEC49B]

SCSS

$orange-sherbet: #FEC49B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEC49B?

#FEC49B is Orange Sherbet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEC49B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Sherbet?

Orange Sherbet 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 Orange Sherbet?

Orange Sherbet 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 Orange Sherbet?

You can download Orange Sherbet 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 Orange Sherbet?

The hex code is #FEC49B. In RGB it's 254, 196, 155, and in HSL it's 25°, 98%, 80%.

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