ORANGES

Mythical Orange

#FF7F49

RGB 255, 127, 73 · HSL 18°, 100%, 64% · CMYK 0, 50, 71, 0

Mythical Orange is #FF7F49 in HEX — rgb(255, 127, 73), hsl(18°, 100%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 71%, 0%).

Mythical Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 100%, 64%. 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#FF7F49

RGB255, 127, 73

HSL18°, 100%, 64%

HSV18°, 71%, 100%

CMYK0, 50, 71, 0

Decimal16744265

CSS RGBrgb(255, 127, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 100%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Candied Yam (240b-5) 240B-5

ΔE 2.1 · #FC7D4B

Benjamin Moore

Tangy 2014-30

ΔE 2.5 · #F87A47

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Dream DE5160

ΔE 2.9 · #FF8449

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 5 · #F07B42

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 6.5 · #EB7135

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 7.4 · #EB7B45

Vista Paint

Bright Bittersweet K-592

ΔE 7.7 · #E87434

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 8.1 · #E47237

Dulux

Encounter S09H7

ΔE 8.3 · #FF8F52

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 9.6 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 12.6 · #D86F3C

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.5 · #EC7C26

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 15.2 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.4 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 17.4 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 24.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#FF7F49

#47C8FF

Analogous

#FF476C

#FF7F49

#FFDA47

Triadic

#FF7F49

#47FF7E

#7E47FF

Split-Complementary

#FF7F49

#47FFDA

#476CFF

Tetradic

#FF7F49

#6CFF47

#47C8FF

#DA47FF

Monochromatic

#AD3400

#FA4B00

#FF7F49

#FFB494

#FFEAE0

Rectangle

#FF7F49

#C8FF47

#47C8FF

#7E47FF

Compound

#FF7F49

#FFDA47

#47C8FF

#476CFF

Variations

Lighter

#FF986C

#F7B599

#F5D6C8

Darker

#FF5106

#B43600

#681F00

Saturation

#BF9888

#FF7E47

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF7F49

#C7B641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF7F49

#9F9F53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF7F49

#FE7D89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mythical 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

#FF8C52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF7F49

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC9176

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.

#2EB0E8

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: #FF7F49;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF7F49;

CSS Variable

--color-mythical-orange: #FF7F49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mythical-orange': '#FF7F49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF7F49] text-[#FF7F49]

SCSS

$mythical-orange: #FF7F49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF7F49?

#FF7F49 is Mythical Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF7F49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mythical Orange?

Mythical 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 Mythical Orange?

Mythical 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 Mythical Orange?

You can download Mythical 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 Mythical Orange?

The hex code is #FF7F49. In RGB it's 255, 127, 73, and in HSL it's 18°, 100%, 64%.

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