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Hawaiian Passion

#FFA03E

RGB 255, 160, 62 · HSL 30°, 100%, 62% · CMYK 0, 37, 76, 0

Hawaiian Passion is #FFA03E in HEX — rgb(255, 160, 62), hsl(30°, 100%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 76%, 0%).

Hawaiian Passion pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 100%, 62%. 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#FFA03E

RGB255, 160, 62

HSL30°, 100%, 62%

HSV30°, 76%, 100%

CMYK0, 37, 76, 0

Decimal16752702

CSS RGBrgb(255, 160, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 100%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Monarch Wing 2008-1A

ΔE 2.3 · #F99F3B

Kilz

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ΔE 3.3 · #FA9B40

Vista Paint

Tangelo Anna K-577

ΔE 3.8 · #FFA348

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 4.1 · #FFA235

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 4.1 · #FF9D45

Dulux

Five Star S11H7

ΔE 4.5 · #FFA44A

Behr

Splendor Gold P250-6

ΔE 4.6 · #FFA538

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 5.5 · #FF963A

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Jewel DEA115

ΔE 5.6 · #FF9731

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 6.4 · #F4A045

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 6.8 · #F59724

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 8.1 · #EF913E

RAL

Luminous Bright Orange 2007

ΔE 11.2 · #FFA420

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.7 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27 · #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

#FFA03E

#3D9EFF

Analogous

#FF3D3D

#FFA03E

#FFFF3D

Triadic

#FFA03E

#3DFF9E

#9E3DFF

Split-Complementary

#FFA03E

#3DFFFF

#3D3DFF

Tetradic

#FFA03E

#3DFF3D

#3D9EFF

#FF3DFF

Monochromatic

#A35200

#F07800

#FFA03E

#FFC48A

#FFEBD6

Rectangle

#FFA03E

#9EFF3D

#3D9EFF

#9E3DFF

Compound

#FFA03E

#FFFF3D

#3D9EFF

#3D3DFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB164

#F6C593

#F5DDC5

Darker

#FD7E00

#AE5700

#653300

Saturation

#BB9E81

#FF9E3D

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA03E

#D6C337

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA03E

#B5B554

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA03E

#FF98A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hawaiian Passion 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

#FFA54A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA03E

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECAA6E

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.

#2686E7

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: #FFA03E;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA03E;

CSS Variable

--color-hawaiian-passion: #FFA03E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hawaiian-passion': '#FFA03E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA03E] text-[#FFA03E]

SCSS

$hawaiian-passion: #FFA03E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA03E?

#FFA03E is Hawaiian Passion, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA03E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawaiian Passion?

Hawaiian Passion 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 Hawaiian Passion?

Hawaiian Passion 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 Hawaiian Passion?

You can download Hawaiian Passion 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 Hawaiian Passion?

The hex code is #FFA03E. In RGB it's 255, 160, 62, and in HSL it's 30°, 100%, 62%.

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