ORANGES
Sweet
#FEE5D2
Sweet is #FEE5D2 in HEX — rgb(254, 229, 210), hsl(26°, 96%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 17%, 0%).
Sweet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 96%, 91%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Benjamin Moore
Sweet 2167-60
Dunn-Edwards
Mood Lighting DE5204
Kilz
Vintage Thread LC170-01
Valspar
Peach Kiss 2002-2C
Behr
Fair Ivory M230-2
Dulux
Dedication Half S09H1H
Vista Paint
Milk Shake K-615
Hallman-Lindsay
Warm Bread 1013
IKEA
IKEA058 58
PPG
Pecan Sandie 1198-1
Farrow & Ball
Tallow 203
Sherwin-Williams
Champagne SW6644
Dutch Boy
Cheddar Corn DCP-1001
Colorhouse
Create .01 Create-01
RAL
Cream 9001
Kobra
White 01
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
82/100
Very Light
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
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Sweet 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #FEE5D2;
background-color: #FEE5D2;
--color-sweet: #FEE5D2;
colors: { 'sweet': '#FEE5D2' }
bg-[#FEE5D2] text-[#FEE5D2]
$sweet: #FEE5D2;
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FEE5D2?
#FEE5D2 is Sweet, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #FEE5D2 warm or cool?
Sweet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sweet?
Sweet 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 Sweet?
Sweet 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 Sweet?
You can download Sweet 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 Sweet?
The hex code is #FEE5D2. In RGB it's 254, 229, 210, and in HSL it's 26°, 96%, 91%.