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Solar Storm

#FFC16C

RGB 255, 193, 108 · HSL 35°, 100%, 71% · CMYK 0, 24, 58, 0

Solar Storm is #FFC16C in HEX — rgb(255, 193, 108), hsl(35°, 100%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 58%, 0%).

Solar Storm pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 100%, 71%. 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#FFC16C

RGB255, 193, 108

HSL35°, 100%, 71%

HSV35°, 58%, 100%

CMYK0, 24, 58, 0

Decimal16761196

CSS RGBrgb(255, 193, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 100%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 2017-40

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC470

Valspar

Orange Toffee 2007-1C

ΔE 2.8 · #FDBC6C

Behr

Honey Locust PPU6-6

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC368

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 3.4 · #FCC266

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold's Great Touch 961

ΔE 3.7 · #FFC265

Dulux

Simply Peachy S11H5

ΔE 3.8 · #FFBB6C

Vista Paint

Gold's Great Touch C-960

ΔE 4.2 · #FFC163

PPG

Golden Opportunity 1204-6

ΔE 4.3 · #F7C070

Dunn-Edwards

Just Peachy DE5284

ΔE 5.7 · #F8C275

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 6.6 · #F4C472

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 6.7 · #EEB76B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 6.9 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.7 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.8 · #ECC363

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.9 · #EFA94A

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

#FFC16C

#6BA9FF

Analogous

#FF776B

#FFC16C

#F3FF6B

Triadic

#FFC16C

#6BFFC1

#C16BFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC16C

#6BF3FF

#776BFF

Tetradic

#FFC16C

#6BFF77

#6BA9FF

#FF6BF3

Monochromatic

#D17A00

#FFA21F

#FFC16C

#FFE1B8

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFC16C

#A9FF6B

#6BA9FF

#C16BFF

Compound

#FFC16C

#F3FF6B

#6BA9FF

#776BFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCE89

#F8D9AD

#F7E8D3

Darker

#FFA323

#C77400

#744400

Saturation

#CBB99F

#FFC16B

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC16C

#E6D46B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC16C

#CDCD7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC16C

#FFB8C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Solar Storm 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

#FFBD6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC16C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC290

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#498CEB

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: #FFC16C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC16C;

CSS Variable

--color-solar-storm: #FFC16C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'solar-storm': '#FFC16C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC16C] text-[#FFC16C]

SCSS

$solar-storm: #FFC16C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC16C?

#FFC16C is Solar Storm, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC16C warm or cool?

Solar Storm reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Solar Storm?

Solar Storm 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 Solar Storm?

Solar Storm 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 Solar Storm?

You can download Solar Storm 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 Solar Storm?

The hex code is #FFC16C. In RGB it's 255, 193, 108, and in HSL it's 35°, 100%, 71%.

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