ORANGES

Gadabout

#FFC4AE

RGB 255, 196, 174 · HSL 16°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 23, 32, 0

Gadabout is #FFC4AE in HEX — rgb(255, 196, 174), hsl(16°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 32%, 0%).

Gadabout pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 100%, 84%. 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#FFC4AE

RGB255, 196, 174

HSL16°, 100%, 84%

HSV16°, 32%, 100%

CMYK0, 23, 32, 0

Decimal16762030

CSS RGBrgb(255, 196, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Coral DE5170

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC7B0

Behr

Fresco Cream 250C-3

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC1AC

Dulux

Gadabout S08H3

ΔE 2 · #FFC1AE

Benjamin Moore

Sanibel 072

ΔE 3.1 · #FAC6AD

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 3.5 · #F5C2AC

Valspar

Tropical Breeze 2002-2A

ΔE 3.5 · #FBC8AF

Vista Paint

Young Girl K-636

ΔE 3.7 · #FEC8B7

Sherwin-Williams

Cosmetic Peach SW6618

ΔE 4.1 · #F3C1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Beauty 1050

ΔE 4.2 · #FBC6B6

PPG

Sweet Sheba 1194-4

ΔE 5.4 · #F0B9A9

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 6.9 · #F2C1A0

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.8 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.3 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 16.2 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 21.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#FFC4AE

#ADE9FF

Analogous

#FFADC0

#FFC4AE

#FFECAD

Triadic

#FFC4AE

#ADFFC3

#C3ADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC4AE

#ADFFEC

#ADC0FF

Tetradic

#FFC4AE

#C0FFAD

#ADE9FF

#ECADFF

Monochromatic

#FF5314

#FF8B61

#FFC4AE

#FFECE5

Rectangle

#FFC4AE

#E9FFAD

#ADE9FF

#C3ADFF

Compound

#FFC4AE

#FFECAD

#ADE9FF

#ADC0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCFBE

#FBDDD2

#FBECE7

Darker

#FF8458

#EC3F00

#892500

Saturation

#E2D0CA

#FFC3AD

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC4AE

#E2D9AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC4AE

#D0D0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC4AE

#FFC2C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gadabout 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

#FFC09E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC4AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC5C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#7CD1F0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFC4AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC4AE;

CSS Variable

--color-gadabout: #FFC4AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gadabout': '#FFC4AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC4AE] text-[#FFC4AE]

SCSS

$gadabout: #FFC4AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC4AE?

#FFC4AE is Gadabout, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC4AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gadabout?

Gadabout 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 Gadabout?

Gadabout 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 Gadabout?

You can download Gadabout 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 Gadabout?

The hex code is #FFC4AE. In RGB it's 255, 196, 174, and in HSL it's 16°, 100%, 84%.

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