ORANGES

Orange Burst

#FF621F

RGB 255, 98, 31 · HSL 18°, 100%, 56% · CMYK 0, 62, 88, 0

Orange Burst is #FF621F in HEX — rgb(255, 98, 31), hsl(18°, 100%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 88%, 0%).

Orange Burst pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 100%, 56%. 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#FF621F

RGB255, 98, 31

HSL18°, 100%, 56%

HSV18°, 88%, 100%

CMYK0, 62, 88, 0

Decimal16736799

CSS RGBrgb(255, 98, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 100%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orange Burst 230B-6

Exact match

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 4.8 · #F75E25

Dulux

Fiery Glow S07H8

ΔE 8.3 · #F04C1C

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 8.8 · #F86F29

Benjamin Moore

Festive 2014-10

ΔE 9.3 · #EA5924

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 9.6 · #DE4A00

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Burst DEA113

ΔE 10.5 · #FF6E3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Starfish 1047

ΔE 12.7 · #F15E34

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 13.9 · #FF7700

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 18.1 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 18.7 · #D7552A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.3 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 26.3 · #FF963A

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 26.7 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 26.7 · #D86F3C

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 36.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FF621F

#1FBCFF

Analogous

#FF1F4B

#FF621F

#FFD21F

Triadic

#FF621F

#1FFF62

#621FFF

Split-Complementary

#FF621F

#1FFFD2

#1F4BFF

Tetradic

#FF621F

#4BFF1F

#1FBCFF

#D21FFF

Monochromatic

#852800

#D13F00

#FF621F

#FF976B

#FFCDB8

Rectangle

#FF621F

#BCFF1F

#1FBCFF

#621FFF

Compound

#FF621F

#FFD21F

#1FBCFF

#1F4BFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF814B

#F5A582

#F3CDBC

Darker

#E44500

#9D2F00

#5B1B00

Saturation

#B0816D

#FF621F

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF621F

#BEAC00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF621F

#8E8E2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF621F

#FD6272

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Burst 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

#FF7632

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF621F

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC7B57

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.

#18A0DA

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FF621F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF621F;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-burst: #FF621F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-burst': '#FF621F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF621F] text-[#FF621F]

SCSS

$orange-burst: #FF621F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF621F?

#FF621F is Orange Burst, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF621F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Burst?

Orange Burst 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 Burst?

Orange Burst 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 Burst?

You can download Orange Burst 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 Burst?

The hex code is #FF621F. In RGB it's 255, 98, 31, and in HSL it's 18°, 100%, 56%.

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