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Firefly Glow

#FFBA40

RGB 255, 186, 64 · HSL 38°, 100%, 63% · CMYK 0, 27, 75, 0

Firefly Glow is #FFBA40 in HEX — rgb(255, 186, 64), hsl(38°, 100%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 75%, 0%).

Firefly Glow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 100%, 63%. 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#FFBA40

RGB255, 186, 64

HSL38°, 100%, 63%

HSV38°, 75%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 75, 0

Decimal16759360

CSS RGBrgb(255, 186, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 100%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Firefly Glow K-553

Exact match

Valspar

Dandelion Wish 3001-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #FFBB46

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 2.7 · #FFBE47

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 2.7 · #FBB736

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 2.9 · #FFBA38

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 3.7 · #FFB935

Dulux

Gilded Yellow SB7B5

ΔE 3.9 · #FEB633

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 4.6 · #FFBC35

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 6.1 · #FFAF37

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 7.9 · #F2AF46

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 8.1 · #FFB953

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 8.5 · #FEB14B

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 10.5 · #E4A010

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 13.3 · #FDAD00

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.5 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.5 · #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

#FFBA40

#4287FF

Analogous

#FF5B42

#FFBA40

#E6FF42

Triadic

#FFBA40

#42FFBA

#BA42FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBA40

#42E6FF

#5B42FF

Tetradic

#FFBA40

#42FF5B

#4287FF

#FF42E6

Monochromatic

#A86B00

#F59B00

#FFBA40

#FFD68F

#FFF2DB

Rectangle

#FFBA40

#87FF42

#4287FF

#BA42FF

Compound

#FFBA40

#E6FF42

#4287FF

#5B42FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC868

#F7D396

#F5E4C7

Darker

#FFA202

#B17000

#674100

Saturation

#BDA884

#FFBA42

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

12.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBA40

#E4CF3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBA40

#C8C85D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBA40

#FFAFBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Firefly 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

#FFB84B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBA40

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBD6F

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.

#2A6FE7

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: #FFBA40;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBA40;

CSS Variable

--color-firefly-glow: #FFBA40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'firefly-glow': '#FFBA40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBA40] text-[#FFBA40]

SCSS

$firefly-glow: #FFBA40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBA40?

#FFBA40 is Firefly Glow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBA40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Firefly Glow?

Firefly 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 Firefly Glow?

Firefly 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 Firefly Glow?

You can download Firefly 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 Firefly Glow?

The hex code is #FFBA40. In RGB it's 255, 186, 64, and in HSL it's 38°, 100%, 63%.

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