ORANGES

Pastel Orange

#FF7514

RGB 255, 117, 20 · HSL 25°, 100%, 54% · CMYK 0, 54, 92, 0

Pastel Orange is #FF7514 in HEX — rgb(255, 117, 20), hsl(25°, 100%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 92%, 0%).

Pastel Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 100%, 54%. 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#FF7514

RGB255, 117, 20

HSL25°, 100%, 54%

HSV25°, 92%, 100%

CMYK0, 54, 92, 0

Decimal16741652

CSS RGBrgb(255, 117, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 100%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pastel Orange 2003

Exact match

Behr

Mango Madness S-G-280

ΔE 1.6 · #FF730C

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 3.8 · #FF7700

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 6.3 · #FD7F22

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 6.5 · #F1711B

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 7.4 · #F97F1E

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 11.1 · #FF8830

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 15.8 · #DE4A00

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 16 · #F88F21

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 16.3 · #E3732B

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 17.3 · #EC8430

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 18.3 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 23.1 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 23.2 · #EF913E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 29.7 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 37.1 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#FF7514

#149DFF

Analogous

#FF1428

#FF7514

#FFEB14

Triadic

#FF7514

#14FF76

#7614FF

Split-Complementary

#FF7514

#14FFEB

#1428FF

Tetradic

#FF7514

#28FF14

#149DFF

#EB14FF

Monochromatic

#7A3300

#C75300

#FF7514

#FFA361

#FFCFAD

Rectangle

#FF7514

#9DFF14

#149DFF

#7614FF

Compound

#FF7514

#FFEB14

#149DFF

#1428FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF9243

#F4AF7D

#F3D1B9

Darker

#DC5C00

#973F00

#582500

Saturation

#AD8467

#FF7614

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF7514

#C5B100

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF7514

#999930

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF7514

#FE7280

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pastel 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

#FF842A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF7514

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC894E

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.

#1785D3

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: #FF7514;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF7514;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-orange: #FF7514;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-orange': '#FF7514' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF7514] text-[#FF7514]

SCSS

$pastel-orange: #FF7514;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF7514?

#FF7514 is Pastel Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF7514 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Orange?

Pastel 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 Pastel Orange?

Pastel 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 Pastel Orange?

You can download Pastel 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 Pastel Orange?

The hex code is #FF7514. In RGB it's 255, 117, 20, and in HSL it's 25°, 100%, 54%.

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