ORANGES

Aspire .06

#FFBA38

RGB 255, 186, 56 · HSL 39°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 27, 78, 0

Aspire .06 is #FFBA38 in HEX — rgb(255, 186, 56), hsl(39°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 78%, 0%).

Aspire .06 pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 61%. 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#FFBA38

RGB255, 186, 56

HSL39°, 100%, 61%

HSV39°, 78%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 78, 0

Decimal16759352

CSS RGBrgb(255, 186, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

Exact match

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 0.9 · #FFB935

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 1.3 · #FBB736

Dulux

Sunrise Yellow SB7B4

ΔE 1.7 · #FFBA33

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 1.9 · #FFBC35

Vista Paint

Glowing Lantern C-940

ΔE 2.1 · #F8B635

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Honey DE5314

ΔE 3.5 · #FFBD31

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 3.9 · #FFBC2E

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 4.7 · #FFB32A

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.9 · #F8AC1D

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9.1 · #FECA43

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 9.6 · #E4A010

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10.9 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.8 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.7 · #ECC363

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

#FFBA38

#387EFF

Analogous

#FF5638

#FFBA38

#E1FF38

Triadic

#FFBA38

#38FFB9

#B938FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBA38

#38E1FF

#5638FF

Tetradic

#FFBA38

#38FF56

#387EFF

#FF38E1

Monochromatic

#9E6700

#EB9800

#FFBA38

#FFD485

#FFEFD1

Rectangle

#FFBA38

#7EFF38

#387EFF

#B938FF

Compound

#FFBA38

#E1FF38

#387EFF

#5638FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC760

#F6D391

#F5E4C4

Darker

#F9A200

#AB6F00

#644100

Saturation

#B9A57E

#FFB938

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBA38

#E4CF34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBA38

#C8C858

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBA38

#FFAFBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aspire .06 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

#FFB845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBA38

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBD69

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.

#2267E6

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: #FFBA38;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBA38;

CSS Variable

--color-aspire-.06: #FFBA38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aspire-.06': '#FFBA38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBA38] text-[#FFBA38]

SCSS

$aspire-.06: #FFBA38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBA38?

#FFBA38 is Aspire .06, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBA38 warm or cool?

Aspire .06 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aspire .06?

Aspire .06 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 Aspire .06?

Aspire .06 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 Aspire .06?

You can download Aspire .06 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 Aspire .06?

The hex code is #FFBA38. In RGB it's 255, 186, 56, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 61%.

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