ORANGES

Orange

#FFDAA0

RGB 255, 218, 160 · HSL 37°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 15, 37, 0

Orange is #FFDAA0 in HEX — rgb(255, 218, 160), hsl(37°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 0%).

Orange pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 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#FFDAA0

RGB255, 218, 160

HSL37°, 100%, 81%

HSV37°, 37%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 37, 0

Decimal16767648

CSS RGBrgb(255, 218, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Orange 151

Exact match

Behr

Corn Stalk M290-3

ΔE 1.3 · #FDDBA0

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD79D

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 1.5 · #FAD79E

Hallman-Lindsay

Jonquil historic-jonquil

ΔE 1.7 · #FFDC9F

Vista Paint

Jonquil C-1339

ΔE 1.9 · #FBDA9E

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 2.6 · #F9D6A0

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 2.7 · #F9D9A2

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 3.5 · #FCDFA4

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.5 · #F7D99B

Sherwin-Williams

La Luna Amarilla SW9016

ΔE 3.7 · #FDDFA0

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 5.1 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 6.1 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 6.6 · #EDD79A

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#FFDAA0

#9EC3FF

Analogous

#FFA99E

#FFDAA0

#F4FF9E

Triadic

#FFDAA0

#9EFFDA

#DA9EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFDAA0

#9EF4FF

#A99EFF

Tetradic

#FFDAA0

#9EFFA9

#9EC3FF

#FF9EF4

Monochromatic

#FF9F05

#FFBD52

#FFDAA0

#FFF5E5

Rectangle

#FFDAA0

#C3FF9E

#9EC3FF

#DA9EFF

Compound

#FFDAA0

#F4FF9E

#9EC3FF

#A99EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE1B1

#FBE8C9

#FAF1E2

Darker

#FFBA4B

#E38C00

#845200

Saturation

#DDD2C0

#FFDA9E

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFDAA0

#F1E3A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFDAA0

#E1E1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFDAA0

#FFD3DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#FFD093

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFDAA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD5B7

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.

#70A1EF

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: #FFDAA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFDAA0;

CSS Variable

--color-orange: #FFDAA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange': '#FFDAA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFDAA0] text-[#FFDAA0]

SCSS

$orange: #FFDAA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFDAA0?

#FFDAA0 is Orange, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFDAA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

Orange 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 Orange?

You can download Orange 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 Orange?

The hex code is #FFDAA0. In RGB it's 255, 218, 160, and in HSL it's 37°, 100%, 81%.

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