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Happily

#FFCA64

RGB 255, 202, 100 · HSL 39°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 0, 21, 61, 0

Happily is #FFCA64 in HEX — rgb(255, 202, 100), hsl(39°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 61%, 0%).

Happily pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 70%. 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#FFCA64

RGB255, 202, 100

HSL39°, 100%, 70%

HSV39°, 61%, 100%

CMYK0, 21, 61, 0

Decimal16763492

CSS RGBrgb(255, 202, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Happily 173

Exact match

PPG

Honey Pot 1205-6

ΔE 1.1 · #FFC863

Behr

Spiced Butternut 310B-5

ΔE 1.3 · #FFC861

Hallman-Lindsay

Grilled Cheese 940

ΔE 1.9 · #FFC85F

Vista Paint

Burnished Sun K-522

ΔE 2.3 · #FFCC61

Valspar

Maple Taffy 3004-3C

ΔE 4.3 · #FECA6D

Sherwin-Williams

Butterfield SW6676

ΔE 4.5 · #F7BE5B

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 4.9 · #F6CA69

Dulux

Corn Bread S14H6

ΔE 5.2 · #EEC157

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 5.2 · #FCC266

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.3 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 6.9 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.4 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 10.9 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.8 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.4 · #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

#FFCA64

#669CFF

Analogous

#FF7D66

#FFCA64

#E8FF66

Triadic

#FFCA64

#66FFC9

#C966FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCA64

#66E8FF

#7D66FF

Tetradic

#FFCA64

#66FF7D

#669CFF

#FF66E8

Monochromatic

#CC8500

#FFAF1A

#FFCA64

#FFE4B3

#FFF6E5

Rectangle

#FFCA64

#9CFF66

#669CFF

#C966FF

Compound

#FFCA64

#E8FF66

#669CFF

#7D66FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD485

#F8DDAA

#F7EAD1

Darker

#FFB01F

#C48000

#724A00

Saturation

#C9B99C

#FFC966

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCA64

#ECD863

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCA64

#D4D478

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCA64

#FFC0CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Happily 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

#FFC466

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCA64

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC98A

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.

#457FEA

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: #FFCA64;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCA64;

CSS Variable

--color-happily: #FFCA64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'happily': '#FFCA64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCA64] text-[#FFCA64]

SCSS

$happily: #FFCA64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCA64?

#FFCA64 is Happily, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCA64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Happily?

Happily 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 Happily?

Happily 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 Happily?

You can download Happily 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 Happily?

The hex code is #FFCA64. In RGB it's 255, 202, 100, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 70%.

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