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Happy Prawn

#FFBE98

RGB 255, 190, 152 · HSL 22°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 25, 40, 0

Happy Prawn is #FFBE98 in HEX — rgb(255, 190, 152), hsl(22°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 40%, 0%).

Happy Prawn pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 100%, 80%. 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#FFBE98

RGB255, 190, 152

HSL22°, 100%, 80%

HSV22°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 25, 40, 0

Decimal16760472

CSS RGBrgb(255, 190, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fawn Farrah K-603

ΔE 1.8 · #FABB93

Behr

Citrus Punch P230-4

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC197

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 2.7 · #F6BA93

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 2.7 · #FFC196

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 4 · #FFB78F

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 4.8 · #F2B88C

Benjamin Moore

Tooty 089

ΔE 4.9 · #FBB78A

PPG

Shrimp Boat 1196-4

ΔE 5.3 · #F5BE9D

Dunn-Edwards

Dreamsicle DE5158

ΔE 6.1 · #FFB48A

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 6.3 · #ECAD88

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 7.9 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 10.1 · #F0B67E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.4 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 12 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 17.5 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 21.1 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#FFBE98

#99DAFF

Analogous

#FF99A7

#FFBE98

#FFF199

Triadic

#FFBE98

#99FFBE

#BE99FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBE98

#99FFF1

#99A7FF

Tetradic

#FFBE98

#A7FF99

#99DAFF

#F199FF

Monochromatic

#FF5E00

#FF8E4D

#FFBE98

#FFEFE5

Rectangle

#FFBE98

#DAFF99

#99DAFF

#BE99FF

Compound

#FFBE98

#FFF199

#99DAFF

#99A7FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCBAD

#FAD9C6

#FAEAE1

Darker

#FF8B47

#E05200

#833000

Saturation

#DBC8BD

#FFBE99

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBE98

#E1D497

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBE98

#CBCB9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBE98

#FFBAC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Happy Prawn 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

#FFBB8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBE98

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC0B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#6CBFEF

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 · 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 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: #FFBE98;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBE98;

CSS Variable

--color-happy-prawn: #FFBE98;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'happy-prawn': '#FFBE98' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBE98] text-[#FFBE98]

SCSS

$happy-prawn: #FFBE98;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBE98?

#FFBE98 is Happy Prawn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBE98 warm or cool?

Happy Prawn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Happy Prawn?

Happy Prawn 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 Happy Prawn?

Happy Prawn 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 Happy Prawn?

You can download Happy Prawn 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 Happy Prawn?

The hex code is #FFBE98. In RGB it's 255, 190, 152, and in HSL it's 22°, 100%, 80%.

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