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Encounter

#FF8F52

RGB 255, 143, 82 · HSL 21°, 100%, 66% · CMYK 0, 44, 68, 0

Encounter is #FF8F52 in HEX — rgb(255, 143, 82), hsl(21°, 100%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 68%, 0%).

Encounter pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 100%, 66%. 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#FF8F52

RGB255, 143, 82

HSL21°, 100%, 66%

HSV21°, 68%, 100%

CMYK0, 44, 68, 0

Decimal16748370

CSS RGBrgb(255, 143, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 100%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Encounter S09H7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Boredom Buster 1032

ΔE 0.6 · #FF8E51

Behr

Orange Spice 250B-5

ΔE 1.1 · #FF8D50

Vista Paint

Boredom Buster C-1031

ΔE 1.7 · #FA8B4D

Dunn-Edwards

Valley of Fire DE5167

ΔE 3.6 · #FF8A4A

Valspar

Fresh Persimmons 2009-1

ΔE 4.3 · #F58E4B

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 091

ΔE 4.5 · #F88446

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 7.2 · #F07B42

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 7.8 · #F09056

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 8.1 · #EA8A42

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 10.4 · #E47237

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 13.2 · #FF963A

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.5 · #EC7C26

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 13.9 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 23.5 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#FF8F52

#52C2FF

Analogous

#FF526C

#FF8F52

#FFE552

Triadic

#FF8F52

#52FF8E

#8E52FF

Split-Complementary

#FF8F52

#52FFE5

#526CFF

Tetradic

#FF8F52

#6CFF52

#52C2FF

#E552FF

Monochromatic

#B84000

#FF5D05

#FF8F52

#FFC09E

#FFEEE5

Rectangle

#FF8F52

#C2FF52

#52C2FF

#8E52FF

Compound

#FF8F52

#FFE552

#52C2FF

#526CFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFA574

#F7BE9F

#F6DACB

Darker

#FF630E

#B94100

#6C2600

Saturation

#C2A08E

#FF8E52

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF8F52

#CEBC4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF8F52

#A9A95D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF8F52

#FE8B96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Encounter 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

#FF9859

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF8F52

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC9D7D

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.

#35AAE9

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: #FF8F52;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF8F52;

CSS Variable

--color-encounter: #FF8F52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'encounter': '#FF8F52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF8F52] text-[#FF8F52]

SCSS

$encounter: #FF8F52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF8F52?

#FF8F52 is Encounter, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF8F52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Encounter?

Encounter 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 Encounter?

Encounter 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 Encounter?

You can download Encounter 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 Encounter?

The hex code is #FF8F52. In RGB it's 255, 143, 82, and in HSL it's 21°, 100%, 66%.

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