ORANGES

Mango Tango

#FFC17C

RGB 255, 193, 124 · HSL 32°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 24, 51, 0

Mango Tango is #FFC17C in HEX — rgb(255, 193, 124), hsl(32°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 51%, 0%).

Mango Tango pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 100%, 74%. 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#FFC17C

RGB255, 193, 124

HSL32°, 100%, 74%

HSV32°, 51%, 100%

CMYK0, 24, 51, 0

Decimal16761212

CSS RGBrgb(255, 193, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mango Tango P240-4

Exact match

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 1.7 · #FBC17B

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Dawn DE5277

ΔE 2.6 · #F6BC77

Valspar

Cantaloupe Smile 2007-2A

ΔE 3 · #FFC479

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 153

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC579

Sherwin-Williams

Sunrise SW6668

ΔE 4.2 · #F4BF77

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 4.4 · #FCBA7D

Dulux

Peach Melba S11H4

ΔE 4.8 · #FFC688

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 5.6 · #F0B87A

Hallman-Lindsay

Goosebill 974

ΔE 5.9 · #FFBA80

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 7.7 · #F3C683

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 7.8 · #F0B67E

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 7.9 · #E7B576

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 11.9 · #DCB771

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 16.6 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#FFC17C

#7AB8FF

Analogous

#FF7F7A

#FFC17C

#FBFF7A

Triadic

#FFC17C

#7AFFC1

#C17AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC17C

#7AFBFF

#7F7AFF

Tetradic

#FFC17C

#7AFF7F

#7AB8FF

#FF7AFB

Monochromatic

#E07800

#FF9D2E

#FFC17C

#FFE5C7

#FFF3E5

Rectangle

#FFC17C

#B8FF7A

#7AB8FF

#C17AFF

Compound

#FFC17C

#FBFF7A

#7AB8FF

#7F7AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCD95

#F9D9B5

#F8E9D8

Darker

#FF9E2F

#D06F00

#794000

Saturation

#D1BEA9

#FFC17A

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC17C

#E5D57B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC17C

#CDCD88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC17C

#FFBAC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mango Tango 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

#FFBD78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC17C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC29C

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.

#559BEC

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: #FFC17C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC17C;

CSS Variable

--color-mango-tango: #FFC17C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mango-tango': '#FFC17C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC17C] text-[#FFC17C]

SCSS

$mango-tango: #FFC17C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC17C?

#FFC17C is Mango Tango, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC17C warm or cool?

Mango Tango reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mango Tango?

Mango Tango 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 Mango Tango?

Mango Tango 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 Mango Tango?

You can download Mango Tango 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 Mango Tango?

The hex code is #FFC17C. In RGB it's 255, 193, 124, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 74%.

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