ORANGES

August Morning

#FFD79D

RGB 255, 215, 157 · HSL 36°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 16, 38, 0

August Morning is #FFD79D in HEX — rgb(255, 215, 157), hsl(36°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 38%, 0%).

August Morning pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 100%, 81%. 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#FFD79D

RGB255, 215, 157

HSL36°, 100%, 81%

HSV36°, 38%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 38, 0

Decimal16766877

CSS RGBrgb(255, 215, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Orange 151

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDAA0

Valspar

Whipped Apricot 2007-2B

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD599

Vista Paint

Endearment C-966

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD49C

Hallman-Lindsay

Endearment 967

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD8A1

Dulux

Pale Corn S13G3

ΔE 2.4 · #F7D197

Behr

Corn Stalk M290-3

ΔE 2.7 · #FDDBA0

Kilz

Pineapple Citrus LE140-01

ΔE 3.7 · #F3CF93

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 4.2 · #F5CF9B

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 4.4 · #F7D99B

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.9 · #EFCD96

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 4.9 · #F9D09F

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 6.9 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 7.1 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#FFD79D

#9EC5FF

Analogous

#FFA89E

#FFD79D

#F5FF9E

Triadic

#FFD79D

#9EFFD8

#D89EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD79D

#9EF5FF

#A89EFF

Tetradic

#FFD79D

#9EFFA8

#9EC5FF

#FF9EF5

Monochromatic

#FF9B05

#FFBA52

#FFD79D

#FFF5E5

Rectangle

#FFD79D

#C5FF9E

#9EC5FF

#D89EFF

Compound

#FFD79D

#F5FF9E

#9EC5FF

#A89EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE0B1

#FBE7C9

#FAF0E2

Darker

#FFB74B

#E38800

#844F00

Saturation

#DDD1C0

#FFD89E

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD79D

#F0E29D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD79D

#DEDEA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD79D

#FFD0D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

August Morning 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

#FFCE91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD79D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD3B5

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#70A3EF

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: #FFD79D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD79D;

CSS Variable

--color-august-morning: #FFD79D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'august-morning': '#FFD79D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD79D] text-[#FFD79D]

SCSS

$august-morning: #FFD79D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD79D?

#FFD79D is August Morning, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD79D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with August Morning?

August Morning 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 August Morning?

August Morning 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 August Morning?

You can download August Morning 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 August Morning?

The hex code is #FFD79D. In RGB it's 255, 215, 157, and in HSL it's 36°, 100%, 81%.

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