ORANGES

Citrus Punch

#FFC197

RGB 255, 193, 151 · HSL 24°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 24, 41, 0

Citrus Punch is #FFC197 in HEX — rgb(255, 193, 151), hsl(24°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 41%, 0%).

Citrus Punch pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 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#FFC197

RGB255, 193, 151

HSL24°, 100%, 80%

HSV24°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 24, 41, 0

Decimal16761239

CSS RGBrgb(255, 193, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citrus Punch P230-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy White 1030

ΔE 0.5 · #FFC196

Vista Paint

Wispy White C-1029

ΔE 1.2 · #FFC094

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #F6BA93

Benjamin Moore

Peach 137

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC89C

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 4 · #F2B88C

Dulux

Fuzzy Peach S09H4

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB78F

Dunn-Edwards

Savannah Sun DE5165

ΔE 5.7 · #FFB989

PPG

Shrimp Boat 1196-4

ΔE 6 · #F5BE9D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 6 · #F1BF8E

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 7.3 · #ECAD88

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 8.6 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 10.6 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.8 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 15.9 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 20.9 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#FFC197

#99D6FF

Analogous

#FF99A3

#FFC197

#FFF599

Triadic

#FFC197

#99FFC2

#C299FF

Split-Complementary

#FFC197

#99FFF5

#99A3FF

Tetradic

#FFC197

#A3FF99

#99D6FF

#F599FF

Monochromatic

#FF6600

#FF944D

#FFC197

#FFF0E5

Rectangle

#FFC197

#D6FF99

#99D6FF

#C299FF

Compound

#FFC197

#FFF599

#99D6FF

#99A3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCEAD

#FADBC6

#FAEBE1

Darker

#FF9147

#E05A00

#833400

Saturation

#DBC9BD

#FFC299

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC197

#E3D696

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC197

#CDCD9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC197

#FFBDC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Citrus Punch 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

#FFBD8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC197

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC2B1

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.

#6CBAEF

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: #FFC197;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC197;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-punch: #FFC197;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-punch': '#FFC197' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC197] text-[#FFC197]

SCSS

$citrus-punch: #FFC197;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC197?

#FFC197 is Citrus Punch, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC197 warm or cool?

Citrus Punch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Citrus Punch?

Citrus Punch 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 Citrus Punch?

Citrus Punch 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 Citrus Punch?

You can download Citrus Punch 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 Citrus Punch?

The hex code is #FFC197. In RGB it's 255, 193, 151, and in HSL it's 24°, 100%, 80%.

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