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Pieces of Eight

#FFAD34

RGB 255, 173, 52 · HSL 36°, 100%, 60% · CMYK 0, 32, 80, 0

Pieces of Eight is #FFAD34 in HEX — rgb(255, 173, 52), hsl(36°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 80%, 0%).

Pieces of Eight pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 100%, 60%. 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#FFAD34

RGB255, 173, 52

HSL36°, 100%, 60%

HSV36°, 80%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 80, 0

Decimal16756020

CSS RGBrgb(255, 173, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 100%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pieces of Eight C-961

Exact match

Behr

Glorious Gold 300B-6

ΔE 0.6 · #FFAE34

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 1.2 · #FFAF37

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 1.4 · #FFAF38

Valspar

Sunset Glow 3009-2

ΔE 1.9 · #FFAB37

Dulux

Golden Dragon SB7B8

ΔE 3.6 · #FBA528

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 5.7 · #FFB32A

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 6.1 · #F39F18

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.3 · #F8AC1D

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.5 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 8.3 · #FEB14B

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 9 · #FFBC35

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9.4 · #F59724

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.1 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.4 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24 · #ECC363

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

#FFAD34

#3385FF

Analogous

#FF4733

#FFAD34

#EBFF33

Triadic

#FFAD34

#33FFAD

#AD33FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAD34

#33EBFF

#4733FF

Tetradic

#FFAD34

#33FF47

#3385FF

#FF33EB

Monochromatic

#995C00

#E68A00

#FFAD34

#FFCC80

#FFEBCC

Rectangle

#FFAD34

#85FF33

#3385FF

#AD33FF

Compound

#FFAD34

#EBFF33

#3385FF

#4733FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBE5C

#F6CC8E

#F4E0C2

Darker

#F59300

#A86500

#623B00

Saturation

#B89F7A

#FFAD33

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAD34

#DDC92E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAD34

#BEBE52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAD34

#FFA3AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pieces of Eight 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

#FFAE42

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAD34

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB366

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#1E6EE6

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: #FFAD34;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAD34;

CSS Variable

--color-pieces-of-eight: #FFAD34;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pieces-of-eight': '#FFAD34' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAD34] text-[#FFAD34]

SCSS

$pieces-of-eight: #FFAD34;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAD34?

#FFAD34 is Pieces of Eight, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAD34 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pieces of Eight?

Pieces of Eight 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 Pieces of Eight?

Pieces of Eight 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 Pieces of Eight?

You can download Pieces of Eight 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 Pieces of Eight?

The hex code is #FFAD34. In RGB it's 255, 173, 52, and in HSL it's 36°, 100%, 60%.

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