ORANGES

Laddu Orange

#FF8E13

RGB 255, 142, 19 · HSL 31°, 100%, 54% · CMYK 0, 44, 93, 0

Laddu Orange is #FF8E13 in HEX — rgb(255, 142, 19), hsl(31°, 100%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 93%, 0%).

Laddu Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 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#FF8E13

RGB255, 142, 19

HSL31°, 100%, 54%

HSV31°, 93%, 100%

CMYK0, 44, 93, 0

Decimal16748051

CSS RGBrgb(255, 142, 19)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 100%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2017-10

ΔE 1.4 · #FA8B0D

Behr

Goldfish 300B-7

ΔE 2.7 · #FF8C00

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 5.3 · #F88F21

Dunn-Edwards

Instant Orange DEA114

ΔE 5.7 · #FF8D28

Vista Paint

Zambia C-962

ΔE 5.9 · #FF9600

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 6.6 · #FF990E

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9.5 · #F59724

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 10.4 · #ED760E

Dulux

Winter Orange S11H8

ΔE 10.9 · #EF9029

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.2 · #FF963A

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 12.8 · #EB882C

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 15.1 · #FA9B40

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 17.5 · #EF913E

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 26.1 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 28 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 35.8 · #D65F3D

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

#FF8E13

#1486FF

Analogous

#FF1814

#FF8E13

#FBFF14

Triadic

#FF8E13

#14FF8E

#8E14FF

Split-Complementary

#FF8E13

#14FBFF

#1814FF

Tetradic

#FF8E13

#14FF18

#1486FF

#FF14FB

Monochromatic

#7A3F00

#C76700

#FF8E13

#FFB361

#FFD8AD

Rectangle

#FF8E13

#86FF14

#1486FF

#8E14FF

Compound

#FF8E13

#FBFF14

#1486FF

#1814FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFA443

#F4BB7D

#F3D7B9

Darker

#DC7200

#974E00

#582E00

Saturation

#AD8B67

#FF8E14

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

#FF8E13

#CFBB00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF8E13

#A9A939

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF8E13

#FF8795

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Laddu 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

#FF9729

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF8E13

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC9C4E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1772D3

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: #FF8E13;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF8E13;

CSS Variable

--color-laddu-orange: #FF8E13;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laddu-orange': '#FF8E13' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF8E13] text-[#FF8E13]

SCSS

$laddu-orange: #FF8E13;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF8E13?

#FF8E13 is Laddu Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF8E13 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laddu Orange?

Laddu 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 Laddu Orange?

Laddu 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 Laddu Orange?

You can download Laddu 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 Laddu Orange?

The hex code is #FF8E13. In RGB it's 255, 142, 19, and in HSL it's 31°, 100%, 54%.

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