ORANGES

Orange

#FFA024

RGB 255, 160, 36 · HSL 34°, 100%, 57% · CMYK 0, 37, 86, 0

Orange is #FFA024 in HEX — rgb(255, 160, 36), hsl(34°, 100%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 86%, 0%).

Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 100%, 57%. 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#FFA024

RGB255, 160, 36

HSL34°, 100%, 57%

HSV34°, 86%, 100%

CMYK0, 37, 86, 0

Decimal16752676

CSS RGBrgb(255, 160, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 100%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peach Butter S-G-310

ΔE 1.1 · #FFA226

RAL

Luminous Bright Orange 2007

ΔE 2.9 · #FFA420

Vista Paint

Gilded Vision K-1209

ΔE 3.4 · #FFA521

Dulux

Golden Dragon SB7B8

ΔE 4.3 · #FBA528

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 4.6 · #F59724

Hallman-Lindsay

Zambia 963

ΔE 5.1 · #FF990E

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 5.2 · #FFA235

Valspar

Sunset Glow 3009-2

ΔE 7 · #FFAB37

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Jewel DEA115

ΔE 7.9 · #FF9731

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 10 · #F8AC1D

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 11.3 · #FF963A

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 11.9 · #FA9B40

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 15.6 · #FFBC35

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.5 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 20.7 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#FFA024

#2483FF

Analogous

#FF3224

#FFA024

#F0FF24

Triadic

#FFA024

#24FFA0

#A024FF

Split-Complementary

#FFA024

#24F0FF

#3224FF

Tetradic

#FFA024

#24FF32

#2483FF

#FF24F0

Monochromatic

#8A4E00

#D67900

#FFA024

#FFC170

#FFE2BD

Rectangle

#FFA024

#83FF24

#2483FF

#A024FF

Compound

#FFA024

#F0FF24

#2483FF

#3224FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB350

#F5C585

#F3DCBE

Darker

#E98400

#A05B00

#5D3500

Saturation

#B29670

#FFA024

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA024

#D7C216

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA024

#B5B546

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA024

#FF97A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#FFA536

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA024

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECAA5A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#196EDE

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: #FFA024;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA024;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #FFA024;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#FFA024' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA024] text-[#FFA024]

SCSS

$orange: #FFA024;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA024?

#FFA024 is Orange, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA024 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

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 Orange?

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 Orange?

You can download 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 Orange?

The hex code is #FFA024. In RGB it's 255, 160, 36, and in HSL it's 34°, 100%, 57%.

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