ORANGES

Mussel Shell

#FED6C8

RGB 254, 214, 200 · HSL 16°, 96%, 89% · CMYK 0, 16, 21, 0

Mussel Shell is #FED6C8 in HEX — rgb(254, 214, 200), hsl(16°, 96%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 21%, 0%).

Mussel Shell pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 96%, 89%. 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#FED6C8

RGB254, 214, 200

HSL16°, 96%, 89%

HSV16°, 21%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 21, 0

Decimal16701128

CSS RGBrgb(254, 214, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 96%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mussel Shell K-637

Exact match

Behr

Whispering Peach 250A-3

ΔE 0.6 · #FFD6C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Pink 1063

ΔE 0.7 · #FFD6C7

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 016

ΔE 1.1 · #FFD7CB

Dulux

Quilt S08G1

ΔE 1.3 · #FCD6C6

Valspar

Crystal Coral 2004-4B

ΔE 2 · #FBD1C5

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jasper DE5148

ΔE 2.1 · #FED6CC

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 2.9 · #F4D0C2

PPG

Pale Coral 1063-3

ΔE 3.6 · #F2D1C4

Sherwin-Williams

Koral Kicks SW6610

ΔE 3.6 · #F2D1C3

Kilz

Tea Room LB190-01

ΔE 4.6 · #F7D3BD

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 5.4 · #F4D9CE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 5.9 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 10.7 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 15.1 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#FED6C8

#C8F0FE

Analogous

#FEC8D5

#FED6C8

#FEF1C8

Triadic

#FED6C8

#C8FED6

#D6C8FE

Split-Complementary

#FED6C8

#C8FEF1

#C8D5FE

Tetradic

#FED6C8

#D5FEC8

#C8F0FE

#F1C8FE

Monochromatic

#FB6832

#FC9F7D

#FED6C8

#FEEDE6

Rectangle

#FED6C8

#F0FEC8

#C8F0FE

#D6C8FE

Compound

#FED6C8

#FEF1C8

#C8F0FE

#C8D5FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEDFD3

#FCE8E0

#FCF2EF

Darker

#FF936C

#FA4300

#912700

Saturation

#EBDFDB

#FED6C8

#FED6C7

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FED6C8

#EAE4C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FED6C8

#DDDDCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FED6C8

#FED5D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mussel Shell 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

#FECDB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FED6C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBD2D5

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.

#8CD7F2

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: #FED6C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FED6C8;

CSS Variable

--color-mussel-shell: #FED6C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mussel-shell': '#FED6C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FED6C8] text-[#FED6C8]

SCSS

$mussel-shell: #FED6C8;

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#F7D7CC · ΔE 3.6

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#F6D4C1 · ΔE 3.6

Pumpkin Mousse

#F7D5C1 · ΔE 3.9

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#FFDBD4 · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FED6C8?

#FED6C8 is Mussel Shell, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FED6C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mussel Shell?

Mussel Shell 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 Mussel Shell?

Mussel Shell 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 Mussel Shell?

You can download Mussel Shell 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 Mussel Shell?

The hex code is #FED6C8. In RGB it's 254, 214, 200, and in HSL it's 16°, 96%, 89%.

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