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Gerbera

#FFE8CC

RGB 255, 232, 204 · HSL 33°, 100%, 90% · CMYK 0, 9, 20, 0

Gerbera is #FFE8CC in HEX — rgb(255, 232, 204), hsl(33°, 100%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 20%, 0%).

Gerbera pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 100%, 90%. 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#FFE8CC

RGB255, 232, 204

HSL33°, 100%, 90%

HSV33°, 20%, 100%

CMYK0, 9, 20, 0

Decimal16771276

CSS RGBrgb(255, 232, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 100%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gerbera 2015-60

Exact match

Behr

Kansas Grain 310C-1

ΔE 1.1 · #FEE7CD

Dunn-Edwards

Quiet Splendor DE5323

ΔE 1.5 · #FAE6CA

Hallman-Lindsay

City Of Diamonds 978

ΔE 1.6 · #FAE6CB

Dulux

Tarra Warra SP2H2

ΔE 1.6 · #FCE8CE

Valspar

Orange Mist 2004-2C

ΔE 1.6 · #FCE4CA

Vista Paint

Pale Blossom C-1028

ΔE 1.7 · #FDE4CA

IKEA

IKEA071 71

ΔE 2.3 · #FBE6CE

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 2.6 · #F8E7C9

Kilz

Walnut Cream LD200-02

ΔE 2.8 · #F7E3C4

PPG

Magnolia Spray 1089-2

ΔE 3 · #F6E6CB

Sherwin-Williams

Impressive Ivory SW7560

ΔE 3.6 · #F4DEC3

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 3.6 · #F6DFC0

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 4.4 · #FDEDD7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FFE8CC

#CCE3FF

Analogous

#FFCFCC

#FFE8CC

#FCFFCC

Triadic

#FFE8CC

#CCFFE8

#E8CCFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE8CC

#CCFCFF

#CFCCFF

Tetradic

#FFE8CC

#CCFFCF

#CCE3FF

#FFCCFC

Monochromatic

#FFA333

#FFC680

#FFE8CC

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFE8CC

#E3FFCC

#CCE3FF

#E8CCFF

Compound

#FFE8CC

#FCFFCC

#CCE3FF

#CFCCFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEDD6

#FDF1E3

#FCF7F0

Darker

#FFBF70

#FC8B00

#935100

Saturation

#EDE6DE

#FFE8CC

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE8CC

#F6EECD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE8CC

#ECECD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE8CC

#FFE4E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gerbera 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

#FFDBB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE8CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE0D8

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.

#8CBAF2

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: #FFE8CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE8CC;

CSS Variable

--color-gerbera: #FFE8CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gerbera': '#FFE8CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE8CC] text-[#FFE8CC]

SCSS

$gerbera: #FFE8CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE8CC?

#FFE8CC is Gerbera, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE8CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gerbera?

Gerbera 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 Gerbera?

Gerbera 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 Gerbera?

You can download Gerbera 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 Gerbera?

The hex code is #FFE8CC. In RGB it's 255, 232, 204, and in HSL it's 33°, 100%, 90%.

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