ORANGES

Luminary

#FFCDAD

RGB 255, 205, 173 · HSL 23°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 20, 32, 0

Luminary is #FFCDAD in HEX — rgb(255, 205, 173), hsl(23°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 32%, 0%).

Luminary pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 100%, 84%. 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#FFCDAD

RGB255, 205, 173

HSL23°, 100%, 84%

HSV23°, 32%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 32, 0

Decimal16764333

CSS RGBrgb(255, 205, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Luminary 270A-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mellow Glos C-1022

ΔE 1 · #FFCDAB

Dunn-Edwards

Tender Peach DE5157

ΔE 1 · #FFCDAF

Valspar

Peach Encounter 2006-4B

ΔE 1.3 · #FBCAAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Mellow Glow 1023

ΔE 1.3 · #FFCFAD

Benjamin Moore

Summer 088

ΔE 1.6 · #FFCBA9

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC7A4

PPG

Citrus Sachet 1198-3

ΔE 3.8 · #F2C6A7

Sherwin-Williams

Neighborly Peach SW6632

ΔE 4.3 · #F3C1A3

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 4.4 · #F2C1A0

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.2 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 7.7 · #F3D3AD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.5 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 11.5 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12.4 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 19.6 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#FFCDAD

#ADE0FF

Analogous

#FFADB7

#FFCDAD

#FFF5AD

Triadic

#FFCDAD

#ADFFCD

#CDADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFCDAD

#ADFFF5

#ADB7FF

Tetradic

#FFCDAD

#B7FFAD

#ADE0FF

#F5ADFF

Monochromatic

#FF6E14

#FF9E61

#FFCDAD

#FFEFE5

Rectangle

#FFCDAD

#E0FFAD

#ADE0FF

#CDADFF

Compound

#FFCDAD

#FFF5AD

#ADE0FF

#ADB7FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD7BE

#FBE2D2

#FBEEE7

Darker

#FF9858

#EC5A00

#893500

Saturation

#E2D3CA

#FFCDAD

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCDAD

#E8DDAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCDAD

#D7D7B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCDAD

#FFCACF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Luminary 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

#FFC69D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCDAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCBC1

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.

#7CC4F0

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: #FFCDAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCDAD;

CSS Variable

--color-luminary: #FFCDAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'luminary': '#FFCDAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCDAD] text-[#FFCDAD]

SCSS

$luminary: #FFCDAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCDAD?

#FFCDAD is Luminary, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCDAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Luminary?

Luminary 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 Luminary?

Luminary 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 Luminary?

You can download Luminary 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 Luminary?

The hex code is #FFCDAD. In RGB it's 255, 205, 173, and in HSL it's 23°, 100%, 84%.

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