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Mead

#FFC878

RGB 255, 200, 120 · HSL 36°, 100%, 74% · CMYK 0, 22, 53, 0

Mead is #FFC878 in HEX — rgb(255, 200, 120), hsl(36°, 100%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 53%, 0%).

Mead pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 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#FFC878

RGB255, 200, 120

HSL36°, 100%, 74%

HSV36°, 53%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 53, 0

Decimal16763000

CSS RGBrgb(255, 200, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 100%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Peach Tea 3002-3C

ΔE 2 · #FDC572

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Glass DE5221

ΔE 2 · #FFCA7D

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 153

ΔE 2.2 · #FFC579

Behr

Equatorial P250-4

ΔE 2.6 · #FFCB76

PPG

Golden Opportunity 1204-6

ΔE 2.9 · #F7C070

Sherwin-Williams

Afternoon SW6675

ΔE 3.2 · #FBCB78

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 3.6 · #F4C472

Vista Paint

Bread 'n Butter C-959

ΔE 3.9 · #FFCF80

Dulux

Hawker's Gold S12H5

ΔE 4 · #F4BD6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread 'n Butter 960

ΔE 4.9 · #FFD182

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 6.1 · #EBBA67

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 8.3 · #F3C683

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.1 · #F5D27B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 10.2 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.1 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 15.6 · #EFA94A

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

#FFC878

#7AAFFF

Analogous

#FF887A

#FFC878

#F2FF7A

Triadic

#FFC878

#7AFFCA

#CA7AFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC878

#7AF2FF

#887AFF

Tetradic

#FFC878

#7AFF88

#7AAFFF

#FF7AF2

Monochromatic

#E08700

#FFAB2E

#FFC878

#FFE9C7

#FFF5E5

Rectangle

#FFC878

#AFFF7A

#7AAFFF

#CA7AFF

Compound

#FFC878

#F2FF7A

#7AAFFF

#887AFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD595

#F9DEB5

#F8EBD8

Darker

#FFAC2F

#D07D00

#794800

Saturation

#D1C1A9

#FFCA7A

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC878

#E9D877

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC878

#D3D386

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC878

#FFBFC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mead 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

#FFC375

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC878

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC899

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5591EC

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: #FFC878;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC878;

CSS Variable

--color-mead: #FFC878;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mead': '#FFC878' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC878] text-[#FFC878]

SCSS

$mead: #FFC878;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC878?

#FFC878 is Mead, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC878 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mead?

Mead 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 Mead?

Mead 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 Mead?

You can download Mead 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 Mead?

The hex code is #FFC878. In RGB it's 255, 200, 120, and in HSL it's 36°, 100%, 74%.

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