ORANGES

Summer

#FFCBA9

RGB 255, 203, 169 · HSL 24°, 100%, 83% · CMYK 0, 20, 34, 0

Summer is #FFCBA9 in HEX — rgb(255, 203, 169), hsl(24°, 100%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 34%, 0%).

Summer pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 100%, 83%. 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#FFCBA9

RGB255, 203, 169

HSL24°, 100%, 83%

HSV24°, 34%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 34, 0

Decimal16763817

CSS RGBrgb(255, 203, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 100%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summer 088

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mellow Glos C-1022

ΔE 1 · #FFCDAB

Valspar

Coral Gable 2003-2B

ΔE 1.3 · #FDCCA9

Behr

Luminary 270A-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FFCDAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Mellow Glow 1023

ΔE 2 · #FFCFAD

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 2.2 · #FFC7A4

Dunn-Edwards

Tender Peach DE5157

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCDAF

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 2.9 · #F7C5A0

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 4 · #F2C1A0

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 4.1 · #F4C69F

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.8 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 8.3 · #F3CD9E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 11.9 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 13.3 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 20.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#FFCBA9

#A8DCFF

Analogous

#FFA8B1

#FFCBA9

#FFF6A8

Triadic

#FFCBA9

#A8FFCB

#CBA8FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCBA9

#A8FFF6

#A8B1FF

Tetradic

#FFCBA9

#B1FFA8

#A8DCFF

#F6A8FF

Monochromatic

#FF6F0F

#FF9D5C

#FFCBA9

#FFF0E5

Rectangle

#FFCBA9

#DCFFA8

#A8DCFF

#CBA8FF

Compound

#FFCBA9

#FFF6A8

#A8DCFF

#A8B1FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD5BA

#FBE1CF

#FAEEE5

Darker

#FF9854

#E95D00

#873600

Saturation

#E1D1C7

#FFCBA8

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCBA9

#E7DCA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCBA9

#D5D5AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCBA9

#FFC7CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Summer 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

#FFC59A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCBA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCABE

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.

#78C0F0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFCBA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCBA9;

CSS Variable

--color-summer: #FFCBA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer': '#FFCBA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCBA9] text-[#FFCBA9]

SCSS

$summer: #FFCBA9;

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#FECAA8 · ΔE 0.4

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#FFCAB0 · ΔE 4.1

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#F1C5A0 · ΔE 4.5

Apricot Chiffon

#FCD2AB · ΔE 4.8

Perfect Peach

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#F9C5AC · ΔE 4.9

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#FBCCB3 · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCBA9?

#FFCBA9 is Summer, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCBA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer?

Summer 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 Summer?

Summer 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 Summer?

You can download Summer 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 Summer?

The hex code is #FFCBA9. In RGB it's 255, 203, 169, and in HSL it's 24°, 100%, 83%.

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