ORANGES

Shocking Orange

#FF6E1C

RGB 255, 110, 28 · HSL 22°, 100%, 55% · CMYK 0, 57, 89, 0

Shocking Orange is #FF6E1C in HEX — rgb(255, 110, 28), hsl(22°, 100%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 89%, 0%).

Shocking Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 100%, 55%. 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#FF6E1C

RGB255, 110, 28

HSL22°, 100%, 55%

HSV22°, 89%, 100%

CMYK0, 57, 89, 0

Decimal16739868

CSS RGBrgb(255, 110, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 100%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pastel Orange 2003

ΔE 4.7 · #FF7514

Behr

Mango Madness S-G-280

ΔE 5.1 · #FF730C

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 6.3 · #F86F29

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 7.1 · #F1711B

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 8.2 · #FF7700

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 9.2 · #FD7F22

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Burst DEA113

ΔE 11.7 · #FF6E3A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 12.5 · #DE4A00

Dulux

Fiery Glow S07H8

ΔE 14 · #F04C1C

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 17.2 · #E66C35

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 19 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 20.9 · #FF963A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 25 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 25 · #EF913E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 27.1 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 36.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#FF6E1C

#1AABFF

Analogous

#FF1A38

#FF6E1C

#FFE01A

Triadic

#FF6E1C

#1AFF6E

#6E1AFF

Split-Complementary

#FF6E1C

#1AFFE0

#1A38FF

Tetradic

#FF6E1C

#38FF1A

#1AABFF

#E01AFF

Monochromatic

#802F00

#CC4B00

#FF6E1C

#FF9E66

#FFCFB3

Rectangle

#FF6E1C

#ABFF1A

#1AABFF

#6E1AFF

Compound

#FF6E1C

#FFE01A

#1AABFF

#1A38FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF8B47

#F5AB80

#F3CFBB

Darker

#E05200

#9A3900

#5A2100

Saturation

#AF836A

#FF6E1A

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF6E1C

#C2AF00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF6E1C

#959531

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF6E1C

#FD6C7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shocking Orange 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

#FF7F30

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF6E1C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC8454

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1891D7

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: #FF6E1C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF6E1C;

CSS Variable

--color-shocking-orange: #FF6E1C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shocking-orange': '#FF6E1C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF6E1C] text-[#FF6E1C]

SCSS

$shocking-orange: #FF6E1C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF6E1C?

#FF6E1C is Shocking Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF6E1C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shocking Orange?

Shocking Orange 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 Shocking Orange?

Shocking Orange 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 Shocking Orange?

You can download Shocking Orange 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 Shocking Orange?

The hex code is #FF6E1C. In RGB it's 255, 110, 28, and in HSL it's 22°, 100%, 55%.

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