ORANGES

Mock Orange

#FF9863

RGB 255, 152, 99 · HSL 20°, 100%, 69% · CMYK 0, 40, 61, 0

Mock Orange is #FF9863 in HEX — rgb(255, 152, 99), hsl(20°, 100%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 61%, 0%).

Mock Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 100%, 69%. 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#FF9863

RGB255, 152, 99

HSL20°, 100%, 69%

HSV20°, 61%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 61, 0

Decimal16750691

CSS RGBrgb(255, 152, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 100%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 2.4 · #FF9C68

Behr

Florida Sunrise P230-5

ΔE 3.3 · #FD9D66

Dulux

Baby Melon S09H6

ΔE 3.7 · #FF9F68

Valspar

Tangerine 2004-1B

ΔE 4.1 · #F2915E

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 4.9 · #F09056

Vista Paint

Cimarron Trail K-601

ΔE 6.3 · #EB905B

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 6.7 · #FAA06D

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 6.8 · #F8956C

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 6.9 · #E98D5B

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 10 · #E6955F

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 11.9 · #E27A53

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 12.8 · #F07B42

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 16.2 · #CF8744

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 17.8 · #E09673

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 20.3 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#FF9863

#61CAFF

Analogous

#FF617B

#FF9863

#FFE561

Triadic

#FF9863

#61FF96

#9661FF

Split-Complementary

#FF9863

#61FFE5

#617BFF

Tetradic

#FF9863

#7BFF61

#61CAFF

#E561FF

Monochromatic

#C74200

#FF6314

#FF9863

#FFC9AD

#FFEEE5

Rectangle

#FF9863

#CAFF61

#61CAFF

#9661FF

Compound

#FF9863

#FFE561

#61CAFF

#617BFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFAB81

#F8C2A7

#F7DDD0

Darker

#FF671B

#C24100

#712600

Saturation

#C8A898

#FF9661

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9863

#D1C15F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9863

#AFAF6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9863

#FE949E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mock 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

#FF9F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9863

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA48A

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.

#41B2EA

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: #FF9863;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9863;

CSS Variable

--color-mock-orange: #FF9863;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mock-orange': '#FF9863' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9863] text-[#FF9863]

SCSS

$mock-orange: #FF9863;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9863?

#FF9863 is Mock Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9863 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mock Orange?

Mock 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 Mock Orange?

Mock 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 Mock Orange?

You can download Mock 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 Mock Orange?

The hex code is #FF9863. In RGB it's 255, 152, 99, and in HSL it's 20°, 100%, 69%.

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