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Peachy Breezes

#FFC996

RGB 255, 201, 150 · HSL 29°, 100%, 79% · CMYK 0, 21, 41, 0

Peachy Breezes is #FFC996 in HEX — rgb(255, 201, 150), hsl(29°, 100%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 41%, 0%).

Peachy Breezes pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 100%, 79%. 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#FFC996

RGB255, 201, 150

HSL29°, 100%, 79%

HSV29°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 21, 41, 0

Decimal16763286

CSS RGBrgb(255, 201, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 100%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Baltic Amber K-587

ΔE 1.3 · #FCC996

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 1.4 · #FCC792

Hallman-Lindsay

Tuscan Wall 981

ΔE 1.9 · #FCC492

Behr

Apricot Light 280B-4

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC595

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 123

ΔE 3.3 · #F5C18C

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 3.4 · #F8C890

Valspar

Orange Mousse 2007-4A

ΔE 3.8 · #FECD9F

Sherwin-Williams

Delicious Melon SW6653

ΔE 3.9 · #F5C894

Dulux

Apricot Fool S10H3

ΔE 4 · #FFCFA0

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.3 · #F1BF8E

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 6 · #F9D09F

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 7.6 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.5 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 11.9 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 17.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#FFC996

#94CBFF

Analogous

#FF9496

#FFC996

#FFFD94

Triadic

#FFC996

#94FFC8

#C894FF

Split-Complementary

#FFC996

#94FFFD

#9496FF

Tetradic

#FFC996

#96FF94

#94CBFF

#FD94FF

Monochromatic

#FA7900

#FFA047

#FFC996

#FFEFE0

#FFF2E5

Rectangle

#FFC996

#CBFF94

#94CBFF

#C894FF

Compound

#FFC996

#FFFD94

#94CBFF

#9496FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD3A9

#FADEC4

#F9ECDF

Darker

#FF9E43

#DE6B00

#813E00

Saturation

#DAC9B9

#FFC894

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC996

#E8DA95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC996

#D3D39E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC996

#FFC3CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peachy Breezes 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

#FFC38C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC996

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC8B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#68ADEE

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 · 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 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: #FFC996;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC996;

CSS Variable

--color-peachy-breezes: #FFC996;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peachy-breezes': '#FFC996' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC996] text-[#FFC996]

SCSS

$peachy-breezes: #FFC996;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC996?

#FFC996 is Peachy Breezes, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC996 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peachy Breezes?

Peachy Breezes 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 Peachy Breezes?

Peachy Breezes 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 Peachy Breezes?

You can download Peachy Breezes 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 Peachy Breezes?

The hex code is #FFC996. In RGB it's 255, 201, 150, and in HSL it's 29°, 100%, 79%.

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