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Malibu

#FEC9B7

RGB 254, 201, 183 · HSL 15°, 97%, 86% · CMYK 0, 21, 28, 0

Malibu is #FEC9B7 in HEX — rgb(254, 201, 183), hsl(15°, 97%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 28%, 0%).

Malibu pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 97%, 86%. 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#FEC9B7

RGB254, 201, 183

HSL15°, 97%, 86%

HSV15°, 28%, 100%

CMYK0, 21, 28, 0

Decimal16697783

CSS RGBrgb(254, 201, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 97%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Malibu 2169-50

Exact match

Vista Paint

Young Girl K-636

ΔE 0.7 · #FEC8B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Beauty 1050

ΔE 1.4 · #FBC6B6

Dulux

Kimono S08G2

ΔE 1.8 · #FAC9B5

Dunn-Edwards

Peach Fuzz DE5142

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC7B9

Behr

Peach Beige 260A-3

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD0BF

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 3.5 · #F5C2AC

Valspar

Tropical Breeze 2002-2A

ΔE 3.7 · #FBC8AF

Sherwin-Williams

Cosmetic Peach SW6618

ΔE 3.9 · #F3C1AB

PPG

Sweet Angel 1193-4

ΔE 4.4 · #F5C8BB

Kilz

Gentle Embrace LB190-02

ΔE 4.9 · #F3CAB6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.4 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 10.5 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 15.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#FEC9B7

#B9EDFE

Analogous

#FEB9CA

#FEC9B7

#FEEDB9

Triadic

#FEC9B7

#B9FECA

#CAB9FE

Split-Complementary

#FEC9B7

#B9FEED

#B9CAFE

Tetradic

#FEC9B7

#CAFEB9

#B9EDFE

#EDB9FE

Monochromatic

#FC5822

#FD916D

#FEC9B7

#FFECE6

Rectangle

#FEC9B7

#EDFEB9

#B9EDFE

#CAB9FE

Compound

#FEC9B7

#FEEDB9

#B9EDFE

#B9CAFE

Variations

Lighter

#FED5C7

#FBE1D8

#FBEEEA

Darker

#FF8860

#F13C00

#8C2300

Saturation

#E6D6D1

#FECAB9

#FECAB8

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEC9B7

#E4DCB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEC9B7

#D3D3B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEC9B7

#FEC8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Malibu 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

#FEC3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEC9B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC8C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#84D6F1

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FEC9B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEC9B7;

CSS Variable

--color-malibu: #FEC9B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malibu': '#FEC9B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEC9B7] text-[#FEC9B7]

SCSS

$malibu: #FEC9B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEC9B7?

#FEC9B7 is Malibu, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEC9B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malibu?

Malibu 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 Malibu?

Malibu 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 Malibu?

You can download Malibu 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 Malibu?

The hex code is #FEC9B7. In RGB it's 254, 201, 183, and in HSL it's 15°, 97%, 86%.

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