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Shooting Star

#FFB79B

RGB 255, 183, 155 · HSL 17°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 28, 39, 0

Shooting Star is #FFB79B in HEX — rgb(255, 183, 155), hsl(17°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 39%, 0%).

Shooting Star pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 100%, 80%. 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#FFB79B

RGB255, 183, 155

HSL17°, 100%, 80%

HSV17°, 39%, 100%

CMYK0, 28, 39, 0

Decimal16758683

CSS RGBrgb(255, 183, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

Exact match

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 0.5 · #FFB79A

Behr

Gumdrops P210-3

ΔE 3.5 · #FFBDA3

Dulux

Persicus S08H4

ΔE 3.9 · #FFB19B

Valspar

Simply Coral 2001-2A

ΔE 4.7 · #F8B09C

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 4.9 · #F8AC8C

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 5.7 · #F0B599

Benjamin Moore

Intense 081

ΔE 5.7 · #F9AD8A

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 7.2 · #ECAD88

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 8.2 · #F2BDA2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 9.6 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 10.2 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 13 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 16.5 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 18.1 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.4 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FFB79B

#99E2FF

Analogous

#FF99AF

#FFB79B

#FFE999

Triadic

#FFB79B

#99FFB6

#B699FF

Split-Complementary

#FFB79B

#99FFE9

#99AFFF

Tetradic

#FFB79B

#AFFF99

#99E2FF

#E999FF

Monochromatic

#FF4800

#FF7F4D

#FFB79B

#FFEDE5

Rectangle

#FFB79B

#E2FF99

#99E2FF

#B699FF

Compound

#FFB79B

#FFE999

#99E2FF

#99AFFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC5AD

#FAD5C6

#FAE8E1

Darker

#FF7B47

#E04000

#832500

Saturation

#DBC5BD

#FFB699

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB79B

#DDD19A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB79B

#C6C69F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB79B

#FFB5BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shooting Star 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

#FFB68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB79B

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBBB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#6CCAEF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FFB79B;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB79B;

CSS Variable

--color-shooting-star: #FFB79B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shooting-star': '#FFB79B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB79B] text-[#FFB79B]

SCSS

$shooting-star: #FFB79B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB79B?

#FFB79B is Shooting Star, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB79B warm or cool?

Shooting Star reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shooting Star?

Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star?

Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star?

You can download Shooting Star 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 Shooting Star?

The hex code is #FFB79B. In RGB it's 255, 183, 155, and in HSL it's 17°, 100%, 80%.

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