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Butternut

#FFA177

RGB 255, 161, 119 · HSL 19°, 100%, 73% · CMYK 0, 37, 53, 0

Butternut is #FFA177 in HEX — rgb(255, 161, 119), hsl(19°, 100%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 53%, 0%).

Butternut pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 100%, 73%. 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#FFA177

RGB255, 161, 119

HSL19°, 100%, 73%

HSV19°, 53%, 100%

CMYK0, 37, 53, 0

Decimal16753015

CSS RGBrgb(255, 161, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 100%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cantaloupe Slice 260B-5

ΔE 2.1 · #FFA173

Vista Paint

Orange You Glad K-626

ΔE 3.2 · #FEA17D

Benjamin Moore

Peachy 2014-40

ΔE 3.7 · #FFA77F

Hallman-Lindsay

Chickadee 1031

ΔE 4.2 · #FFA674

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 4.6 · #FAA06D

Dulux

Candyman S08H6

ΔE 4.7 · #FF9976

Valspar

Orange Pecan 2003-1B

ΔE 5 · #EF9A6D

PPG

Copper River 1196-5

ΔE 5 · #F7A270

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 6.5 · #FF9C68

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 6.7 · #F7A879

Sherwin-Williams

Inventive Orange SW6633

ΔE 8.6 · #E89D6F

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 10.8 · #F3AC76

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.3 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 15.3 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 21.1 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 21.8 · #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 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

#FFA177

#75D3FF

Analogous

#FF758F

#FFA177

#FFE675

Triadic

#FFA177

#75FFA1

#A175FF

Split-Complementary

#FFA177

#75FFE6

#758FFF

Tetradic

#FFA177

#8FFF75

#75D3FF

#E675FF

Monochromatic

#DB4500

#FF6D29

#FFA177

#FFD5C2

#FFEEE5

Rectangle

#FFA177

#D3FF75

#75D3FF

#A175FF

Compound

#FFA177

#FFE675

#75D3FF

#758FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB491

#F9C9B3

#F8E1D6

Darker

#FF6E2B

#CD4100

#772600

Saturation

#CFB3A5

#FFA175

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA177

#D4C574

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA177

#B6B67D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA177

#FE9EA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butternut 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

#FFA574

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA177

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECAA99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#51BBEC

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: #FFA177;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA177;

CSS Variable

--color-butternut: #FFA177;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butternut': '#FFA177' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA177] text-[#FFA177]

SCSS

$butternut: #FFA177;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA177?

#FFA177 is Butternut, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA177 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butternut?

Butternut 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 Butternut?

Butternut 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 Butternut?

You can download Butternut 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 Butternut?

The hex code is #FFA177. In RGB it's 255, 161, 119, and in HSL it's 19°, 100%, 73%.

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