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Vanilla Française

#FFD2AB

RGB 255, 210, 171 · HSL 28°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 18, 33, 0

Vanilla Française is #FFD2AB in HEX — rgb(255, 210, 171), hsl(28°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 0%).

Vanilla Française pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 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#FFD2AB

RGB255, 210, 171

HSL28°, 100%, 84%

HSV28°, 33%, 100%

CMYK0, 18, 33, 0

Decimal16765611

CSS RGBrgb(255, 210, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Opalescent Coral DE5198

ΔE 1 · #FFD2A9

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 136

ΔE 1.2 · #FDD3AC

Behr

Tropical Fruit P220-3

ΔE 1.4 · #FECFA7

Vista Paint

Melon Sorbet K-596

ΔE 2 · #FFD6AF

Valspar

New Peach 2008-6B

ΔE 2.8 · #F8D0AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Mellow Glow 1023

ΔE 2.8 · #FFCFAD

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 3.3 · #F6C9A1

Dulux

Satin Latour S10G2

ΔE 3.6 · #FAD5B0

Sherwin-Williams

Avid Apricot SW6639

ΔE 4.2 · #F4C69F

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 4.7 · #F7C5A0

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 5.4 · #F3CD9E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.6 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.8 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 9.7 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 18.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#FFD2AB

#ADD9FF

Analogous

#FFADB0

#FFD2AB

#FFFCAD

Triadic

#FFD2AB

#ADFFD3

#D3ADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD2AB

#ADFFFC

#ADB0FF

Tetradic

#FFD2AB

#B0FFAD

#ADD9FF

#FCADFF

Monochromatic

#FF8214

#FFAB61

#FFD2AB

#FFF1E5

Rectangle

#FFD2AB

#D9FFAD

#ADD9FF

#D3ADFF

Compound

#FFD2AB

#FFFCAD

#ADD9FF

#ADB0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDCBE

#FBE5D2

#FBF0E7

Darker

#FFA658

#EC6E00

#894000

Saturation

#E2D5CA

#FFD3AD

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD2AB

#EBE0AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD2AB

#DBDBB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD2AB

#FFCDD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vanilla Française 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

#FFCA9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD2AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCFC0

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.

#7CBAF0

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: #FFD2AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD2AB;

CSS Variable

--color-vanilla-française: #FFD2AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vanilla-française': '#FFD2AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD2AB] text-[#FFD2AB]

SCSS

$vanilla-française: #FFD2AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD2AB?

#FFD2AB is Vanilla Française, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD2AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vanilla Française?

Vanilla Française 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 Vanilla Française?

Vanilla Française 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 Vanilla Française?

You can download Vanilla Française 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 Vanilla Française?

The hex code is #FFD2AB. In RGB it's 255, 210, 171, and in HSL it's 28°, 100%, 84%.

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