ORANGES
Twenty Carat
#FFB935
Twenty Carat is #FFB935 in HEX — rgb(255, 185, 53), hsl(39°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 79%, 0%).
Twenty Carat pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Twenty Carat 310B-6
Colorhouse
Aspire .06 Aspire-06
Dulux
Sunrise Yellow SB7B4
Hallman-Lindsay
Glowing Lantern 941
PPG
Fall Gold 1205-7
Vista Paint
Glowing Lantern C-940
Dunn-Edwards
Vibrant Honey DE5314
Valspar
Sunspark 3010-2
Benjamin Moore
Citrus 2018-30
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold SW6904
RAL
Melon Yellow 1028
Kilz
Extrovert LH250
Kobra
Yellow 08
IKEA
IKEA124 124
Dutch Boy
Happy Day VS-9601
Farrow & Ball
Babouche 223
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
56/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Warm · Inviting
Twenty Carat 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FFB935?
#FFB935 is Twenty Carat, a soft orange with a warm undertone.
Is #FFB935 warm or cool?
Twenty Carat reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Twenty Carat?
Twenty Carat 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 Twenty Carat?
Twenty Carat 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 Twenty Carat?
You can download Twenty Carat 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 Twenty Carat?
The hex code is #FFB935. In RGB it's 255, 185, 53, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 60%.
