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Dreamy Sunset

#FFAD61

RGB 255, 173, 97 · HSL 29°, 100%, 69% · CMYK 0, 32, 62, 0

Dreamy Sunset is #FFAD61 in HEX — rgb(255, 173, 97), hsl(29°, 100%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 62%, 0%).

Dreamy Sunset pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 100%, 69%. 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#FFAD61

RGB255, 173, 97

HSL29°, 100%, 69%

HSV29°, 62%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 62, 0

Decimal16756065

CSS RGBrgb(255, 173, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 100%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cheese Puff P240-5

ΔE 0.5 · #FFAD60

Dulux

Burning Flame S10H6

ΔE 1 · #FFAC62

Vista Paint

Mango Madness C-967

ΔE 3 · #FFB168

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Madness 968

ΔE 3.2 · #FFB268

Benjamin Moore

Golden 146

ΔE 4.5 · #F9AD58

Dunn-Edwards

Blazing Autumn DE5235

ΔE 5.7 · #F3AD63

PPG

Goldfish 1203-6

ΔE 6 · #F2AD62

Valspar

Pumpkin Burst 2005-1B

ΔE 6.2 · #F89E57

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 6.2 · #F4AF5B

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 8.8 · #EBAD5E

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.5 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.6 · #EFA94A

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 10.4 · #DC974D

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12.2 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 12.3 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#FFAD61

#61B3FF

Analogous

#FF6164

#FFAD61

#FFFC61

Triadic

#FFAD61

#61FFAD

#AD61FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAD61

#61FFFC

#6164FF

Tetradic

#FFAD61

#64FF61

#61B3FF

#FC61FF

Monochromatic

#C76000

#FF8614

#FFAD61

#FFD5AD

#FFF2E5

Rectangle

#FFAD61

#B3FF61

#61B3FF

#AD61FF

Compound

#FFAD61

#FFFC61

#61B3FF

#6164FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBE81

#F8CEA7

#F7E3D0

Darker

#FF891B

#C25E00

#713600

Saturation

#C8AF98

#FFAD61

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAD61

#DCCA5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAD61

#BEBE6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAD61

#FFA6B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dreamy Sunset 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

#FFAE64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAD61

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB388

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.

#4198EA

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: #FFAD61;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAD61;

CSS Variable

--color-dreamy-sunset: #FFAD61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreamy-sunset': '#FFAD61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAD61] text-[#FFAD61]

SCSS

$dreamy-sunset: #FFAD61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAD61?

#FFAD61 is Dreamy Sunset, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAD61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dreamy Sunset?

Dreamy Sunset 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 Dreamy Sunset?

Dreamy Sunset 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 Dreamy Sunset?

You can download Dreamy Sunset 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 Dreamy Sunset?

The hex code is #FFAD61. In RGB it's 255, 173, 97, and in HSL it's 29°, 100%, 69%.

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