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Sunset Glow

#FFB52D

RGB 255, 181, 45 · HSL 39°, 100%, 59% · CMYK 0, 29, 82, 0

Sunset Glow is #FFB52D in HEX — rgb(255, 181, 45), hsl(39°, 100%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 82%, 0%).

Sunset Glow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 59%. 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#FFB52D

RGB255, 181, 45

HSL39°, 100%, 59%

HSV39°, 82%, 100%

CMYK0, 29, 82, 0

Decimal16758061

CSS RGBrgb(255, 181, 45)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 1.2 · #FFB32A

Dulux

Gilded Yellow SB7B5

ΔE 2 · #FEB633

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 2.7 · #FFB935

Valspar

Morning Sunrise 3011-2

ΔE 3.4 · #FFB234

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 3.6 · #FFBA38

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 3.6 · #F8AC1D

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 3.9 · #FFBC35

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 3.9 · #FBB736

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 4.2 · #F9B82B

Vista Paint

Glowing Lantern C-940

ΔE 4.6 · #F8B635

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 6.4 · #F4A900

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 7.4 · #FDAD00

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.1 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.9 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#FFB52D

#2E77FF

Analogous

#FF4D2E

#FFB52D

#E0FF2E

Triadic

#FFB52D

#2EFFB6

#B62EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB52D

#2EE0FF

#4D2EFF

Tetradic

#FFB52D

#2EFF4D

#2E77FF

#FF2EE0

Monochromatic

#946000

#E09200

#FFB52D

#FFD17A

#FFEBC7

Rectangle

#FFB52D

#77FF2E

#2E77FF

#B62EFF

Compound

#FFB52D

#E0FF2E

#2E77FF

#4D2EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC458

#F6D08B

#F4E2C1

Darker

#F19C00

#A56C00

#603F00

Saturation

#B6A077

#FFB62E

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB52D

#E2CC27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB52D

#C4C451

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB52D

#FFAAB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sunset Glow 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

#FFB43D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB52D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB961

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.

#1A61E6

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: #FFB52D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB52D;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-glow: #FFB52D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-glow': '#FFB52D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB52D] text-[#FFB52D]

SCSS

$sunset-glow: #FFB52D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB52D?

#FFB52D is Sunset Glow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB52D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunset Glow?

Sunset Glow 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 Sunset Glow?

Sunset Glow 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 Sunset Glow?

You can download Sunset Glow 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 Sunset Glow?

The hex code is #FFB52D. In RGB it's 255, 181, 45, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 59%.

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