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Cantaloupe Smile

#FFC479

RGB 255, 196, 121 · HSL 34°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 23, 53, 0

Cantaloupe Smile is #FFC479 in HEX — rgb(255, 196, 121), hsl(34°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 53%, 0%).

Cantaloupe Smile pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 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#FFC479

RGB255, 196, 121

HSL34°, 100%, 74%

HSV34°, 53%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 53, 0

Decimal16761977

CSS RGBrgb(255, 196, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Cantaloupe Smile 2007-2A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 153

ΔE 0.6 · #FFC579

Behr

Torchlight 290B-5

ΔE 1.3 · #FFC67C

Dunn-Edwards

Just Peachy DE5284

ΔE 2.5 · #F8C275

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 2.7 · #FBC17B

Sherwin-Williams

Sunrise SW6668

ΔE 3.7 · #F4BF77

Dulux

Hawker's Gold S12H5

ΔE 4.3 · #F4BD6C

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5.5 · #F4C472

Vista Paint

Bread 'n Butter C-959

ΔE 5.8 · #FFCF80

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

ΔE 6.2 · #F0C374

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 7 · #EBBA67

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.4 · #FCBA7D

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 7.8 · #F3C683

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.3 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 10.9 · #F2CF86

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 15.4 · #EFA94A

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

#FFC479

#7AB4FF

Analogous

#FF837A

#FFC479

#F6FF7A

Triadic

#FFC479

#7AFFC6

#C67AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC479

#7AF6FF

#837AFF

Tetradic

#FFC479

#7AFF83

#7AB4FF

#FF7AF6

Monochromatic

#E07F00

#FFA42E

#FFC479

#FFE7C7

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFC479

#B4FF7A

#7AB4FF

#C67AFF

Compound

#FFC479

#F6FF7A

#7AB4FF

#837AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD195

#F9DCB5

#F8EAD8

Darker

#FFA52F

#D07600

#794400

Saturation

#D1BFA9

#FFC67A

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC479

#E7D678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC479

#D0D086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC479

#FFBCC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cantaloupe Smile 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

#FFC076

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC479

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC59A

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.

#5596EC

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: #FFC479;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC479;

CSS Variable

--color-cantaloupe-smile: #FFC479;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cantaloupe-smile': '#FFC479' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC479] text-[#FFC479]

SCSS

$cantaloupe-smile: #FFC479;

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#FBBC6B · ΔE 4.8

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#FFBA71 · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC479?

#FFC479 is Cantaloupe Smile, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC479 warm or cool?

Cantaloupe Smile reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cantaloupe Smile?

Cantaloupe Smile 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 Cantaloupe Smile?

Cantaloupe Smile 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 Cantaloupe Smile?

You can download Cantaloupe Smile 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 Cantaloupe Smile?

The hex code is #FFC479. In RGB it's 255, 196, 121, and in HSL it's 34°, 100%, 74%.

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