ORANGES

Paradise Bird

#FF8C55

RGB 255, 140, 85 · HSL 19°, 100%, 67% · CMYK 0, 45, 67, 0

Paradise Bird is #FF8C55 in HEX — rgb(255, 140, 85), hsl(19°, 100%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 67%, 0%).

Paradise Bird pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 100%, 67%. 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#FF8C55

RGB255, 140, 85

HSL19°, 100%, 67%

HSV19°, 67%, 100%

CMYK0, 45, 67, 0

Decimal16747605

CSS RGBrgb(255, 140, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 100%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Boredom Buster 1032

ΔE 2.7 · #FF8E51

Behr

Orange Spice 250B-5

ΔE 2.8 · #FF8D50

Dulux

Encounter S09H7

ΔE 2.8 · #FF8F52

Vista Paint

Boredom Buster C-1031

ΔE 3.4 · #FA8B4D

Dunn-Edwards

Valley of Fire DE5167

ΔE 4.9 · #FF8A4A

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 091

ΔE 5 · #F88446

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 6.4 · #EB7B45

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 6.5 · #F07B42

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 7.1 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 8.3 · #F09056

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 10 · #E47237

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 12 · #E27A53

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 15.2 · #EC7C26

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 15.9 · #FF963A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 22.2 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#FF8C55

#57CAFF

Analogous

#FF5776

#FF8C55

#FFE057

Triadic

#FF8C55

#57FF8C

#8C57FF

Split-Complementary

#FF8C55

#57FFE0

#5776FF

Tetradic

#FF8C55

#76FF57

#57CAFF

#E057FF

Monochromatic

#BD3C00

#FF580A

#FF8C55

#FFC0A3

#FFEEE5

Rectangle

#FF8C55

#CAFF57

#57CAFF

#8C57FF

Compound

#FF8C55

#FFE057

#57CAFF

#5776FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFA378

#F7BDA2

#F6DACD

Darker

#FF5D12

#BC3C00

#6D2300

Saturation

#C4A292

#FF8C57

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF8C55

#CCBB4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF8C55

#A7A75E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF8C55

#FE8994

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Paradise Bird 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

#FF965B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF8C55

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC9B7F

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.

#39B1E9

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: #FF8C55;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF8C55;

CSS Variable

--color-paradise-bird: #FF8C55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paradise-bird': '#FF8C55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF8C55] text-[#FF8C55]

SCSS

$paradise-bird: #FF8C55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF8C55?

#FF8C55 is Paradise Bird, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF8C55 warm or cool?

Paradise Bird reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Paradise Bird?

Paradise Bird 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 Paradise Bird?

Paradise Bird 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 Paradise Bird?

You can download Paradise Bird 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 Paradise Bird?

The hex code is #FF8C55. In RGB it's 255, 140, 85, and in HSL it's 19°, 100%, 67%.

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