ORANGES

Dandelion Wish

#FFBB46

RGB 255, 187, 70 · HSL 38°, 100%, 64% · CMYK 0, 27, 73, 0

Dandelion Wish is #FFBB46 in HEX — rgb(255, 187, 70), hsl(38°, 100%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 73%, 0%).

Dandelion Wish pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 100%, 64%. 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#FFBB46

RGB255, 187, 70

HSL38°, 100%, 64%

HSV38°, 73%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 73, 0

Decimal16759622

CSS RGBrgb(255, 187, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 100%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dandelion Wish 3001-1B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 1.7 · #FFBE47

Vista Paint

Firefly Glow K-553

ΔE 2.1 · #FFBA40

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 4.7 · #FBB736

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 5 · #FFBA38

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 5.2 · #F1AD3C

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 5.7 · #F7B74E

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Delight DE5306

ΔE 5.8 · #FFC355

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 5.8 · #FFB935

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 6.1 · #FFB953

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 6.4 · #F2AF46

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 7.2 · #FEB14B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.7 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.6 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.6 · #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

#FFBB46

#478BFF

Analogous

#FF6047

#FFBB46

#E7FF47

Triadic

#FFBB46

#47FFBC

#BC47FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBB46

#47E7FF

#6047FF

Tetradic

#FFBB46

#47FF60

#478BFF

#FF47E7

Monochromatic

#AD6E00

#FA9E00

#FFBB46

#FFD894

#FFF4E0

Rectangle

#FFBB46

#8BFF47

#478BFF

#BC47FF

Compound

#FFBB46

#E7FF47

#478BFF

#6047FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC96C

#F7D499

#F5E5C8

Darker

#FFA406

#B47200

#684200

Saturation

#BFAB88

#FFBC47

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBB46

#E4D043

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBB46

#C9C960

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBB46

#FFB1BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dandelion Wish 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

#FFB950

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBB46

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBE74

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.

#2E72E8

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: #FFBB46;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBB46;

CSS Variable

--color-dandelion-wish: #FFBB46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dandelion-wish': '#FFBB46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBB46] text-[#FFBB46]

SCSS

$dandelion-wish: #FFBB46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBB46?

#FFBB46 is Dandelion Wish, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBB46 warm or cool?

Dandelion Wish reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dandelion Wish?

Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish?

Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish?

You can download Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish?

The hex code is #FFBB46. In RGB it's 255, 187, 70, and in HSL it's 38°, 100%, 64%.

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