REDS

Tangerine Cream

#FFA089

RGB 255, 160, 137 · HSL 12°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 37, 46, 0

Tangerine Cream is #FFA089 in HEX — rgb(255, 160, 137), hsl(12°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 46%, 0%).

Tangerine Cream pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 100%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#FFA089

RGB255, 160, 137

HSL12°, 100%, 77%

HSV12°, 46%, 100%

CMYK0, 37, 46, 0

Decimal16752777

CSS RGBrgb(255, 160, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 2013-40

ΔE 1.8 · #FF9F85

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

ΔE 2.3 · #FB9B82

Behr

Desert Sunrise 230B-4

ΔE 4.1 · #FFA792

PPG

Coral Serenade 1193-5

ΔE 4.6 · #F9A48E

Valspar

Poppy Petal 2001-1C

ΔE 4.6 · #F6A08C

Dulux

Peach Fizz S08H5

ΔE 5.1 · #FFA483

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Essence 1065

ΔE 5.2 · #F29B89

Vista Paint

Rose Essence C-1064

ΔE 5.3 · #F19C88

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 6.5 · #FAA495

Sherwin-Williams

Ravishing Coral SW6612

ΔE 7.5 · #E79580

Kilz

Antigua Sunset LB140-02

ΔE 9 · #E18F79

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.3 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 17 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 17.6 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.7 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FFA089

#8AE8FF

Analogous

#FF8AAD

#FFA089

#FFDC8A

Triadic

#FFA089

#8AFFA1

#A18AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFA089

#8AFFDC

#8AADFF

Tetradic

#FFA089

#ADFF8A

#8AE8FF

#DC8AFF

Monochromatic

#F03000

#FF643D

#FFA089

#FFDED6

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FFA089

#E8FF8A

#8AE8FF

#A18AFF

Compound

#FFA089

#FFDC8A

#8AE8FF

#8AADFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB4A1

#FACABE

#F9E2DC

Darker

#FF623B

#D82B00

#7E1900

Saturation

#D6BAB3

#FFA18A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA089

#D2C687

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA089

#B5B58C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA089

#FE9FA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Tangerine Cream carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#FFA582

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA089

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECAAA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#60D1ED

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: #FFA089;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA089;

CSS Variable

--color-tangerine-cream: #FFA089;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangerine-cream': '#FFA089' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA089] text-[#FFA089]

SCSS

$tangerine-cream: #FFA089;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA089?

#FFA089 is Tangerine Cream, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA089 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangerine Cream?

Tangerine Cream works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Tangerine Cream?

Tangerine Cream pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tangerine Cream?

You can download Tangerine Cream 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 Tangerine Cream?

The hex code is #FFA089. In RGB it's 255, 160, 137, and in HSL it's 12°, 100%, 77%.

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