ORANGES

Apple Cider

#FEDDB8

RGB 254, 221, 184 · HSL 32°, 97%, 86% · CMYK 0, 13, 28, 0

Apple Cider is #FEDDB8 in HEX — rgb(254, 221, 184), hsl(32°, 97%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 28%, 0%).

Apple Cider pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#FEDDB8

RGB254, 221, 184

HSL32°, 97%, 86%

HSV32°, 28%, 100%

CMYK0, 13, 28, 0

Decimal16702904

CSS RGBrgb(254, 221, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 97%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Cider 972

Exact match

Vista Paint

Apple Cider C-971

ΔE 0.8 · #FCDCB6

Dunn-Edwards

Tahitian Tan DE5240

ΔE 0.8 · #FFDCB7

Valspar

Champagne Orange 2007-4B

ΔE 0.8 · #FDDEB9

Behr

Orange Glow 310C-2

ΔE 1.2 · #FFE0BB

Dulux

Tunisian Stone S10H2

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDBB5

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 2 · #FADAB2

Benjamin Moore

Peach 115

ΔE 2.1 · #F8D7B2

Sherwin-Williams

Hinoki SW7686

ΔE 2.4 · #F8DDB7

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.7 · #F3D3AD

PPG

Chai Tea Latte 1089-3

ΔE 4.6 · #EFD7B3

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 5.6 · #EFDBB3

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 7 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 7.9 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.5 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FEDDB8

#B9D9FE

Analogous

#FEBBB9

#FEDDB8

#FCFEB9

Triadic

#FEDDB8

#B9FEDE

#DEB9FE

Split-Complementary

#FEDDB8

#B9FCFE

#BBB9FE

Tetradic

#FEDDB8

#B9FEBB

#B9D9FE

#FEB9FC

Monochromatic

#FC9622

#FDBA6D

#FEDDB8

#FFF3E6

Rectangle

#FEDDB8

#D9FEB9

#B9D9FE

#DEB9FE

Compound

#FEDDB8

#FCFEB9

#B9D9FE

#BBB9FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEE4C7

#FBEBD8

#FBF3EA

Darker

#FFB560

#F18100

#8C4B00

Saturation

#E6DCD1

#FEDEB9

#FEDEB8

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEDDB8

#F0E6B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEDDB8

#E3E3BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEDDB8

#FFD8DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Cider 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

#FED2A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEDDB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBD7C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#84B7F1

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: #FEDDB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEDDB8;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-cider: #FEDDB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-cider': '#FEDDB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEDDB8] text-[#FEDDB8]

SCSS

$apple-cider: #FEDDB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEDDB8?

#FEDDB8 is Apple Cider, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEDDB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Cider?

Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider?

Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider?

You can download Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider?

The hex code is #FEDDB8. In RGB it's 254, 221, 184, and in HSL it's 32°, 97%, 86%.

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