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Flash of Orange

#FFAA00

RGB 255, 170, 0 · HSL 40°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 0, 33, 100, 0

Flash of Orange is #FFAA00 in HEX — rgb(255, 170, 0), hsl(40°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 100%, 0%).

Flash of Orange pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFAA00

RGB255, 170, 0

HSL40°, 100%, 50%

HSV40°, 100%, 100%

CMYK0, 33, 100, 0

Decimal16755200

CSS RGBrgb(255, 170, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Florida Orange K-552

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

Exact match

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #FFA900

Behr

Sun Ray S-G-340

ΔE 0.6 · #FFA900

Benjamin Moore

Mandarin 2018-20

ΔE 1.6 · #FFA807

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 2.5 · #FDAD00

Hallman-Lindsay

I Love To Boogie 956

ΔE 3.3 · #FFA917

RAL

Dahlia Yellow 1033

ΔE 4.6 · #F3A505

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.1 · #F8AC1D

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 6.6 · #FDAB26

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 12.1 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.1 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 17.2 · #FFC700

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 18.6 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 20.8 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FFAA00

#0055FF

Analogous

#FF2B00

#FFAA00

#D4FF00

Triadic

#FFAA00

#00FFAA

#AA00FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAA00

#00D4FF

#2A00FF

Tetradic

#FFAA00

#00FF2B

#0055FF

#FF00D4

Monochromatic

#664400

#B37700

#FFAA00

#FFC34D

#FFDD99

Rectangle

#FFAA00

#55FF00

#0055FF

#AA00FF

Compound

#FFAA00

#D4FF00

#0055FF

#2A00FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBB33

#F4C871

#F2DDB3

Darker

#CC8800

#8C5E00

#523600

Saturation

#A68C59

#FFAA00

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAA00

#DDC700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAA00

#BCBC41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAA00

#FFA0AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flash of Orange brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#FFAC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAA00

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB13F

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.

#164FC3

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: #FFAA00;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAA00;

CSS Variable

--color-flash-of-orange: #FFAA00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flash-of-orange': '#FFAA00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAA00] text-[#FFAA00]

SCSS

$flash-of-orange: #FFAA00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAA00?

#FFAA00 is Flash of Orange, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAA00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flash of Orange?

Flash of Orange works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Flash of Orange?

Flash of Orange pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Flash of Orange?

You can download Flash of 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 Flash of Orange?

The hex code is #FFAA00. In RGB it's 255, 170, 0, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 50%.

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