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Endearment

#FFD8A1

RGB 255, 216, 161 · HSL 35°, 100%, 82% · CMYK 0, 15, 37, 0

Endearment is #FFD8A1 in HEX — rgb(255, 216, 161), hsl(35°, 100%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 0%).

Endearment pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 100%, 82%. 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#FFD8A1

RGB255, 216, 161

HSL35°, 100%, 82%

HSV35°, 37%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 37, 0

Decimal16767137

CSS RGBrgb(255, 216, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 100%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Endearment 967

Exact match

Valspar

Iced Tea 2006-2B

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD8A4

Benjamin Moore

Orange 151

ΔE 1.7 · #FFDAA0

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD79D

Vista Paint

Starburst C-965

ΔE 1.9 · #FFDAA6

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 2 · #F9D6A0

Behr

September Sun QE-19

ΔE 2.2 · #FCD5A2

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2.9 · #F9D9A2

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 3.5 · #F5CF9B

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.9 · #F9D09F

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 4.3 · #F4D6A2

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.7 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 6 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 7.1 · #F4DEA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#FFD8A1

#A3C9FF

Analogous

#FFABA3

#FFD8A1

#F7FFA3

Triadic

#FFD8A1

#A3FFD9

#D9A3FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD8A1

#A3F7FF

#ABA3FF

Tetradic

#FFD8A1

#A3FFAB

#A3C9FF

#FFA3F7

Monochromatic

#FF990A

#FFB957

#FFD8A1

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFD8A1

#C9FFA3

#A3C9FF

#D9A3FF

Compound

#FFD8A1

#F7FFA3

#A3C9FF

#ABA3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE0B6

#FBE7CC

#FAF1E4

Darker

#FFB650

#E68600

#864E00

Saturation

#DFD3C3

#FFD9A3

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD8A1

#F0E2A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD8A1

#DFDFA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD8A1

#FFD1D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Endearment 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

#FFCF94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD8A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD4B8

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.

#74A7F0

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: #FFD8A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD8A1;

CSS Variable

--color-endearment: #FFD8A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'endearment': '#FFD8A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD8A1] text-[#FFD8A1]

SCSS

$endearment: #FFD8A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD8A1?

#FFD8A1 is Endearment, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD8A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Endearment?

Endearment 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 Endearment?

Endearment 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 Endearment?

You can download Endearment 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 Endearment?

The hex code is #FFD8A1. In RGB it's 255, 216, 161, and in HSL it's 35°, 100%, 82%.

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