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Kanzō Orange

#FF8936

RGB 255, 137, 54 · HSL 25°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 46, 79, 0

Kanzō Orange is #FF8936 in HEX — rgb(255, 137, 54), hsl(25°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 79%, 0%).

Kanzō Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 100%, 61%. 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#FF8936

RGB255, 137, 54

HSL25°, 100%, 61%

HSV25°, 79%, 100%

CMYK0, 46, 79, 0

Decimal16746806

CSS RGBrgb(255, 137, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 2.2 · #FF8830

Behr

Exotic Blossom P240-6

ΔE 2.7 · #FF892F

Benjamin Moore

Calypso 2015-30

ΔE 3.8 · #FC8C3D

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 5.6 · #EC7C26

Vista Paint

Haley's Comet K-576

ΔE 6 · #FD8323

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 6.6 · #EC8430

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 6.8 · #FD7F22

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 7.1 · #FF963A

Dulux

Quince Paste S10H8

ΔE 8.5 · #EC892A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 8.6 · #F38F3E

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 11.1 · #EF913E

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 11.4 · #FA9B40

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 12.1 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 23.3 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.9 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 26 · #FFB953

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#FF8936

#38ACFF

Analogous

#FF3849

#FF8936

#FFEE38

Triadic

#FF8936

#38FF8B

#8B38FF

Split-Complementary

#FF8936

#38FFEE

#3849FF

Tetradic

#FF8936

#49FF38

#38ACFF

#EE38FF

Monochromatic

#9E4200

#EB6200

#FF8936

#FFB885

#FFE4D1

Rectangle

#FF8936

#ACFF38

#38ACFF

#8B38FF

Compound

#FF8936

#FFEE38

#38ACFF

#3849FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFA260

#F6BB91

#F5D8C4

Darker

#F96800

#AB4700

#642900

Saturation

#B9977E

#FF8B38

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF8936

#CCB92B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF8936

#A5A548

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF8936

#FE8491

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kanzō 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

#FF9344

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF8936

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC9868

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.

#2295E6

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: #FF8936;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF8936;

CSS Variable

--color-kanzō-orange: #FF8936;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kanzō-orange': '#FF8936' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF8936] text-[#FF8936]

SCSS

$kanzō-orange: #FF8936;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF8936?

#FF8936 is Kanzō Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF8936 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kanzō Orange?

Kanzō 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 Kanzō Orange?

Kanzō 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 Kanzō Orange?

You can download Kanzō 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 Kanzō Orange?

The hex code is #FF8936. In RGB it's 255, 137, 54, and in HSL it's 25°, 100%, 61%.

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