ORANGES

Orange Nectar

#FFBB9D

RGB 255, 187, 157 · HSL 18°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 27, 38, 0

Orange Nectar is #FFBB9D in HEX — rgb(255, 187, 157), hsl(18°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 38%, 0%).

Orange Nectar pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 100%, 81%. 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#FFBB9D

RGB255, 187, 157

HSL18°, 100%, 81%

HSV18°, 38%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 38, 0

Decimal16759709

CSS RGBrgb(255, 187, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Orange Nectar K-627

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Shooting Star 1044

ΔE 2.1 · #FFB79B

Behr

Orange Sherbet 260B-4

ΔE 2.5 · #FFBFA3

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 4.6 · #F7BAA2

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 4.9 · #F0B599

Benjamin Moore

Amber 073

ΔE 5 · #F6BCA2

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 5.4 · #F6BA93

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 6.3 · #F8AC8C

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 6.7 · #F2BDA2

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 6.9 · #ECAD88

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8.9 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 11.4 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.7 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 15.8 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 17.8 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 20.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#FFBB9D

#9EE2FF

Analogous

#FF9EB1

#FFBB9D

#FFEC9E

Triadic

#FFBB9D

#9EFFBB

#BB9EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFBB9D

#9EFFEC

#9EB1FF

Tetradic

#FFBB9D

#B1FF9E

#9EE2FF

#EC9EFF

Monochromatic

#FF5005

#FF8652

#FFBB9D

#FFEDE5

Rectangle

#FFBB9D

#E2FF9E

#9EE2FF

#BB9EFF

Compound

#FFBB9D

#FFEC9E

#9EE2FF

#9EB1FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC9B1

#FBD8C9

#FAE9E2

Darker

#FF814B

#E34400

#842800

Saturation

#DDC9C0

#FFBB9E

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBB9D

#DFD39C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBB9D

#C9C9A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBB9D

#FFB8BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Nectar 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

#FFB991

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBB9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBEB5

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.

#70C9EF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFBB9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBB9D;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-nectar: #FFBB9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-nectar': '#FFBB9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBB9D] text-[#FFBB9D]

SCSS

$orange-nectar: #FFBB9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBB9D?

#FFBB9D is Orange Nectar, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBB9D warm or cool?

Orange Nectar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orange Nectar?

Orange Nectar 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 Orange Nectar?

Orange Nectar 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 Orange Nectar?

You can download Orange Nectar 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 Orange Nectar?

The hex code is #FFBB9D. In RGB it's 255, 187, 157, and in HSL it's 18°, 100%, 81%.

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