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Exotic Flower

#FF9C4C

RGB 255, 156, 76 · HSL 27°, 100%, 65% · CMYK 0, 39, 70, 0

Exotic Flower is #FF9C4C in HEX — rgb(255, 156, 76), hsl(27°, 100%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 70%, 0%).

Exotic Flower pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 100%, 65%. 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#FF9C4C

RGB255, 156, 76

HSL27°, 100%, 65%

HSV27°, 70%, 100%

CMYK0, 39, 70, 0

Decimal16751692

CSS RGBrgb(255, 156, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 100%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Exotic Flower S10H7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tangerine Tango DE5194

ΔE 1.5 · #FF9E4B

Benjamin Moore

New 133

ΔE 2.4 · #F89648

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 3.4 · #FF9D45

Vista Paint

Cocktail Hour C-975

ΔE 3.7 · #FA9B51

Behr

Melon 270B-5

ΔE 3.9 · #FF964D

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 4.7 · #FA9B40

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 4.8 · #F38F3E

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 4.9 · #EF913E

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 7 · #FF963A

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 7.3 · #F4A045

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 13.4 · #F59724

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.5 · #EC7C26

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.9 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.7 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 26.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#FF9C4C

#4DAFFF

Analogous

#FF4D55

#FF9C4C

#FFF64D

Triadic

#FF9C4C

#4DFF9D

#9D4DFF

Split-Complementary

#FF9C4C

#4DFFF6

#4D55FF

Tetradic

#FF9C4C

#55FF4D

#4DAFFF

#F64DFF

Monochromatic

#B35000

#FF7300

#FF9C4C

#FFC799

#FFF1E5

Rectangle

#FF9C4C

#AFFF4D

#4DAFFF

#9D4DFF

Compound

#FF9C4C

#FFF64D

#4DAFFF

#4D55FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB070

#F7C59C

#F6DECA

Darker

#FF780A

#B65200

#6A3000

Saturation

#C1A38B

#FF9D4D

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

10.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9C4C

#D4C147

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9C4C

#B2B25C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9C4C

#FF96A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Exotic Flower 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

#FFA254

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9C4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA778

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.

#3296E8

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: #FF9C4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9C4C;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-flower: #FF9C4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-flower': '#FF9C4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9C4C] text-[#FF9C4C]

SCSS

$exotic-flower: #FF9C4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9C4C?

#FF9C4C is Exotic Flower, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9C4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic Flower?

Exotic Flower 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 Exotic Flower?

Exotic Flower 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 Exotic Flower?

You can download Exotic Flower 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 Exotic Flower?

The hex code is #FF9C4C. In RGB it's 255, 156, 76, and in HSL it's 27°, 100%, 65%.

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