ORANGES

Orange Spark

#FFC65A

RGB 255, 198, 90 · HSL 39°, 100%, 68% · CMYK 0, 22, 65, 0

Orange Spark is #FFC65A in HEX — rgb(255, 198, 90), hsl(39°, 100%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 65%, 0%).

Orange Spark pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 68%. 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#FFC65A

RGB255, 198, 90

HSL39°, 100%, 68%

HSV39°, 65%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 65, 0

Decimal16762458

CSS RGBrgb(255, 198, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Orange Spark K-554

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Grilled Cheese 940

ΔE 1.9 · #FFC85F

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Delight DE5306

ΔE 2 · #FFC355

Behr

Spiced Butternut 310B-5

ΔE 2.7 · #FFC861

PPG

Honey Pot 1205-6

ΔE 3.5 · #FFC863

Benjamin Moore

Happily 173

ΔE 3.8 · #FFCA64

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 4.2 · #F4C454

Valspar

Chickadee 3002-1B

ΔE 4.8 · #FFC34D

Dulux

Corn Bread S14H6

ΔE 6 · #EEC157

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 7.1 · #FFB953

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 7.2 · #FCC266

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.2 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.7 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.6 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13 · #F4AF5B

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

#FFC65A

#5C95FF

Analogous

#FF745C

#FFC65A

#E7FF5C

Triadic

#FFC65A

#5CFFC6

#C65CFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC65A

#5CE7FF

#745CFF

Tetradic

#FFC65A

#5CFF74

#5C95FF

#FF5CE7

Monochromatic

#C27E00

#FFAB0F

#FFC65A

#FFE1A8

#FFF6E5

Rectangle

#FFC65A

#95FF5C

#5C95FF

#C65CFF

Compound

#FFC65A

#E7FF5C

#5C95FF

#745CFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD17C

#F8DBA4

#F6E8CE

Darker

#FFAE16

#BF7C00

#6F4800

Saturation

#C6B595

#FFC65C

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

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC65A

#EAD659

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC65A

#D1D170

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC65A

#FFBBC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Spark 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

#FFC15F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC65A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC683

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3D7AE9

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: #FFC65A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC65A;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-spark: #FFC65A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-spark': '#FFC65A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC65A] text-[#FFC65A]

SCSS

$orange-spark: #FFC65A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC65A?

#FFC65A is Orange Spark, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC65A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Spark?

Orange Spark 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 Orange Spark?

Orange Spark 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 Orange Spark?

You can download Orange Spark 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 Orange Spark?

The hex code is #FFC65A. In RGB it's 255, 198, 90, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 68%.

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