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Transparent Orange

#FFAA66

RGB 255, 170, 102 · HSL 27°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 0, 33, 60, 0

Transparent Orange is #FFAA66 in HEX — rgb(255, 170, 102), hsl(27°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 60%, 0%).

Transparent Orange pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 100%, 70%. 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#FFAA66

RGB255, 170, 102

HSL27°, 100%, 70%

HSV27°, 60%, 100%

CMYK0, 33, 60, 0

Decimal16755302

CSS RGBrgb(255, 170, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Downy Feather 975

ΔE 0.4 · #FEAA66

Vista Paint

Downy Feather C-974

ΔE 1.8 · #FBAA65

Dulux

Burning Flame S10H6

ΔE 2.8 · #FFAC62

Benjamin Moore

Party 139

ΔE 4.2 · #FDA468

Behr

Cheese Puff P240-5

ΔE 4.2 · #FFAD60

PPG

Sorbete De Melon 17-21

ΔE 4.3 · #FDAE6F

Valspar

Pumpkin Burst 2005-1B

ΔE 5.3 · #F89E57

Dunn-Edwards

Nectarine DE5166

ΔE 6.2 · #FFA168

Sherwin-Williams

Adventure Orange SW6655

ΔE 8.2 · #E69F5F

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 8.4 · #FAA06D

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.2 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 10.4 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 11.2 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#FFAA66

#66BAFF

Analogous

#FF666E

#FFAA66

#FFF766

Triadic

#FFAA66

#66FFAB

#AB66FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAA66

#66FFF7

#666EFF

Tetradic

#FFAA66

#6EFF66

#66BAFF

#F766FF

Monochromatic

#CC5C00

#FF811A

#FFAA66

#FFD5B3

#FFF1E5

Rectangle

#FFAA66

#BAFF66

#66BAFF

#AB66FF

Compound

#FFAA66

#FFF766

#66BAFF

#666EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBC85

#F8CDAA

#F7E2D1

Darker

#FF841F

#C45800

#723300

Saturation

#C9B09C

#FFAB66

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAA66

#DAC963

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAA66

#BCBC72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAA66

#FFA4AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Transparent Orange 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

#FFAC68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAA66

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB18C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#45A0EA

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: #FFAA66;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAA66;

CSS Variable

--color-transparent-orange: #FFAA66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'transparent-orange': '#FFAA66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAA66] text-[#FFAA66]

SCSS

$transparent-orange: #FFAA66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAA66?

#FFAA66 is Transparent Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAA66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Transparent Orange?

Transparent Orange 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 Transparent Orange?

Transparent Orange 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 Transparent Orange?

You can download Transparent 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 Transparent Orange?

The hex code is #FFAA66. In RGB it's 255, 170, 102, and in HSL it's 27°, 100%, 70%.

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