ORANGES

Cloudy Carrot

#FFA812

RGB 255, 168, 18 · HSL 38°, 100%, 54% · CMYK 0, 34, 93, 0

Cloudy Carrot is #FFA812 in HEX — rgb(255, 168, 18), hsl(38°, 100%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 93%, 0%).

Cloudy Carrot pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 100%, 54%. 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#FFA812

RGB255, 168, 18

HSL38°, 100%, 54%

HSV38°, 93%, 100%

CMYK0, 34, 93, 0

Decimal16754706

CSS RGBrgb(255, 168, 18)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 100%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

I Love To Boogie 956

ΔE 0.9 · #FFA917

Benjamin Moore

Mandarin 2018-20

ΔE 1.4 · #FFA807

Vista Paint

I Love To Boogie C-955

ΔE 2.1 · #FEA800

Behr

Desert Glow S-G-350

ΔE 2.1 · #FFA600

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 2.4 · #FFA900

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 2.8 · #FFAA00

RAL

Dahlia Yellow 1033

ΔE 4.2 · #F3A505

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 4.6 · #FDAD00

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 4.6 · #FDAB26

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 5.4 · #F8AC1D

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.5 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 11.9 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 16.4 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 19 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#FFA812

#146AFF

Analogous

#FF3414

#FFA812

#E0FF14

Triadic

#FFA812

#14FFA9

#A914FF

Split-Complementary

#FFA812

#14E0FF

#3414FF

Tetradic

#FFA812

#14FF34

#146AFF

#FF14E0

Monochromatic

#7A4E00

#C77E00

#FFA812

#FFC561

#FFE1AD

Rectangle

#FFA812

#6AFF14

#146AFF

#A914FF

Compound

#FFA812

#E0FF14

#146AFF

#3414FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBA43

#F4C97D

#F3DEB9

Darker

#DC8C00

#976000

#583800

Saturation

#AD9367

#FFA914

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA812

#DBC600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA812

#BBBB43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA812

#FF9EAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cloudy Carrot 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

#FFAB29

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA812

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB04D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#175CD3

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: #FFA812;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA812;

CSS Variable

--color-cloudy-carrot: #FFA812;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloudy-carrot': '#FFA812' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA812] text-[#FFA812]

SCSS

$cloudy-carrot: #FFA812;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA812?

#FFA812 is Cloudy Carrot, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA812 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cloudy Carrot?

Cloudy Carrot 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 Cloudy Carrot?

Cloudy Carrot 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 Cloudy Carrot?

You can download Cloudy Carrot 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 Cloudy Carrot?

The hex code is #FFA812. In RGB it's 255, 168, 18, and in HSL it's 38°, 100%, 54%.

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