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Vitamin C

#FF9900

RGB 255, 153, 0 · HSL 36°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 40, 100, 0

Vitamin C is #FF9900 in HEX — rgb(255, 153, 0), hsl(36°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 100%, 0%).

Vitamin C pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 100%, 50%. 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#FF9900

RGB255, 153, 0

HSL36°, 100%, 50%

HSV36°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 100, 0

Decimal16750848

CSS RGBrgb(255, 153, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Monarch Wing K-560

ΔE 0.7 · #FF9A05

Behr

Instant Delight S-G-330

ΔE 1.2 · #FF9B00

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 1.7 · #FF990E

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2018-10

ΔE 4 · #FFA001

RAL

Luminous Bright Orange 2007

ΔE 6.9 · #FFA420

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9 · #F59724

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 9.4 · #FFA900

Dulux

Golden Dragon SB7B8

ΔE 9.8 · #FBA528

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 9.9 · #FFAA00

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 13.2 · #F8AC1D

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 15 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 17.1 · #FA9B40

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 19.8 · #FFBC35

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 23.7 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 27 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 36.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#FF9900

#0066FF

Analogous

#FF1A00

#FF9900

#E6FF00

Triadic

#FF9900

#00FF99

#9900FF

Split-Complementary

#FF9900

#00E5FF

#1900FF

Tetradic

#FF9900

#00FF19

#0066FF

#FF00E6

Monochromatic

#663D00

#B36B00

#FF9900

#FFB84D

#FFD699

Rectangle

#FF9900

#66FF00

#0066FF

#9900FF

Compound

#FF9900

#E6FF00

#0066FF

#1900FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFAD33

#F4C071

#F2D9B3

Darker

#CC7A00

#8C5400

#523100

Saturation

#A68759

#FF9900

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9900

#D4BF00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9900

#B0B039

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9900

#FF919E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vitamin C 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

#FF9F1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9900

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA43F

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#165BC3

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: #FF9900;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9900;

CSS Variable

--color-vitamin-c: #FF9900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vitamin-c': '#FF9900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9900] text-[#FF9900]

SCSS

$vitamin-c: #FF9900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9900?

#FF9900 is Vitamin C, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vitamin C?

Vitamin C 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 Vitamin C?

Vitamin C 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 Vitamin C?

You can download Vitamin C 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 Vitamin C?

The hex code is #FF9900. In RGB it's 255, 153, 0, and in HSL it's 36°, 100%, 50%.

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