ORANGES

Peach Melba

#FFC688

RGB 255, 198, 136 · HSL 31°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 22, 47, 0

Peach Melba is #FFC688 in HEX — rgb(255, 198, 136), hsl(31°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 47%, 0%).

Peach Melba pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 100%, 77%. 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#FFC688

RGB255, 198, 136

HSL31°, 100%, 77%

HSV31°, 47%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 47, 0

Decimal16762504

CSS RGBrgb(255, 198, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Peach Melba S11H4

Exact match

Valspar

Hayloft 2006-2A

ΔE 1.3 · #FCC484

Dunn-Edwards

Apricot Appeal DE5234

ΔE 2.2 · #FEC382

Benjamin Moore

Peach 159

ΔE 3.4 · #F6C483

Behr

Jackfruit PPU6-7

ΔE 4.5 · #F7C681

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 4.6 · #FBC17B

Sherwin-Williams

Papaya SW6661

ΔE 5 · #EFB97B

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 5.1 · #F0B87A

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 5.3 · #F8C890

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 5.4 · #FCBA7D

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 5.4 · #F7CA87

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 5.7 · #F0C484

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.1 · #F0B67E

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 10.3 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 14.1 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 17.1 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#FFC688

#8AC2FF

Analogous

#FF8C8A

#FFC688

#FDFF8A

Triadic

#FFC688

#8AFFC6

#C68AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC688

#8AFDFF

#8C8AFF

Tetradic

#FFC688

#8AFF8C

#8AC2FF

#FF8AFD

Monochromatic

#F07C00

#FFA13D

#FFC688

#FFEBD6

#FFF3E5

Rectangle

#FFC688

#C2FF8A

#8AC2FF

#C68AFF

Compound

#FFC688

#FDFF8A

#8AC2FF

#8C8AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD2A1

#FADDBE

#F9EBDC

Darker

#FFA03B

#D87000

#7E4100

Saturation

#D6C5B3

#FFC68A

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

13.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC688

#E7D887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC688

#D1D192

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC688

#FFBFC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peach Melba 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

#FFC181

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC688

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC6A5

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.

#60A5ED

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: #FFC688;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC688;

CSS Variable

--color-peach-melba: #FFC688;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peach-melba': '#FFC688' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC688] text-[#FFC688]

SCSS

$peach-melba: #FFC688;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC688?

#FFC688 is Peach Melba, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC688 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peach Melba?

Peach Melba 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 Peach Melba?

Peach Melba 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 Peach Melba?

You can download Peach Melba 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 Peach Melba?

The hex code is #FFC688. In RGB it's 255, 198, 136, and in HSL it's 31°, 100%, 77%.

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