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Tangerine Silk

#FFCC95

RGB 255, 204, 149 · HSL 31°, 100%, 79% · CMYK 0, 20, 42, 0

Tangerine Silk is #FFCC95 in HEX — rgb(255, 204, 149), hsl(31°, 100%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 42%, 0%).

Tangerine Silk pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 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#FFCC95

RGB255, 204, 149

HSL31°, 100%, 79%

HSV31°, 42%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 42, 0

Decimal16764053

CSS RGBrgb(255, 204, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 100%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bagel 300C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #FACB94

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 2 · #FCC792

Vista Paint

Citrus Sherbert K-571

ΔE 2.1 · #F8C791

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 2.1 · #F8C890

Sherwin-Williams

Bellini Fizz SW9008

ΔE 3.1 · #F5C78E

Hallman-Lindsay

Atoll Sand 973

ΔE 3.6 · #FFCF9E

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 123

ΔE 3.9 · #F5C18C

Valspar

Apricot Butter 2005-2A

ΔE 3.9 · #FFCA8C

Dulux

Blushing Peach S11H3

ΔE 4.4 · #FFD49F

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.4 · #F1BF8E

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 5.6 · #F9D09F

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 6.7 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 9.7 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 10.5 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 15.7 · #E6D690

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

#FFCC95

#94C8FF

Analogous

#FF9694

#FFCC95

#FDFF94

Triadic

#FFCC95

#94FFCB

#CB94FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCC95

#94FDFF

#9694FF

Tetradic

#FFCC95

#94FF96

#94C8FF

#FF94FD

Monochromatic

#FA8100

#FFA647

#FFCC95

#FFF0E0

#FFF3E5

Rectangle

#FFCC95

#C8FF94

#94C8FF

#CB94FF

Compound

#FFCC95

#FDFF94

#94C8FF

#9694FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD6A9

#FAE0C4

#F9EDDF

Darker

#FFA443

#DE7200

#814300

Saturation

#DACAB9

#FFCB94

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCC95

#EADB95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCC95

#D6D69E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCC95

#FFC6CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tangerine Silk 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

#FFC68B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCC95

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCBAF

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.

#68A9EE

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: #FFCC95;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCC95;

CSS Variable

--color-tangerine-silk: #FFCC95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangerine-silk': '#FFCC95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCC95] text-[#FFCC95]

SCSS

$tangerine-silk: #FFCC95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCC95?

#FFCC95 is Tangerine Silk, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCC95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangerine Silk?

Tangerine Silk 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 Tangerine Silk?

Tangerine Silk 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 Tangerine Silk?

You can download Tangerine Silk 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 Tangerine Silk?

The hex code is #FFCC95. In RGB it's 255, 204, 149, and in HSL it's 31°, 100%, 79%.

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