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Au Gratin

#FF9C43

RGB 255, 156, 67 · HSL 28°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 0, 39, 74, 0

Au Gratin is #FF9C43 in HEX — rgb(255, 156, 67), hsl(28°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 74%, 0%).

Au Gratin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 100%, 63%. 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#FF9C43

RGB255, 156, 67

HSL28°, 100%, 63%

HSV28°, 74%, 100%

CMYK0, 39, 74, 0

Decimal16751683

CSS RGBrgb(255, 156, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Au Gratin C-968

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 0.8 · #FF9D45

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 1.9 · #FA9B40

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

ΔE 3 · #F89839

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 3.2 · #FF9E4B

Benjamin Moore

Carrot 2016-30

ΔE 3.8 · #FD9638

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 3.9 · #FF963A

Dulux

Exotic Flower S10H7

ΔE 4 · #FF9C4C

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 5.5 · #EF913E

Behr

Vintage Orange 280B-5

ΔE 5.6 · #FFA450

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 6.7 · #F4A045

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9.5 · #F59724

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 12.5 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 15.9 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.3 · #ECC363

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

#FF9C43

#42A7FF

Analogous

#FF4249

#FF9C43

#FFF942

Triadic

#FF9C43

#42FF9A

#9A42FF

Split-Complementary

#FF9C43

#42FFF9

#4249FF

Tetradic

#FF9C43

#49FF42

#42A7FF

#F942FF

Monochromatic

#A84F00

#F57200

#FF9C43

#FFC38F

#FFECDB

Rectangle

#FF9C43

#A7FF42

#42A7FF

#9A42FF

Compound

#FF9C43

#FFF942

#42A7FF

#4249FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFAE68

#F7C396

#F5DCC7

Darker

#FF7802

#B15200

#673000

Saturation

#BD9F84

#FF9A42

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9C43

#D4C13D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9C43

#B2B256

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9C43

#FF95A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Au Gratin 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

#FFA24D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9C43

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA772

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#2A8FE7

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: #FF9C43;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9C43;

CSS Variable

--color-au-gratin: #FF9C43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'au-gratin': '#FF9C43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9C43] text-[#FF9C43]

SCSS

$au-gratin: #FF9C43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9C43?

#FF9C43 is Au Gratin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9C43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Au Gratin?

Au Gratin 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 Au Gratin?

Au Gratin 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 Au Gratin?

You can download Au Gratin 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 Au Gratin?

The hex code is #FF9C43. In RGB it's 255, 156, 67, and in HSL it's 28°, 100%, 63%.

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