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Desert Dawn

#FFF0DF

RGB 255, 240, 223 · HSL 32°, 100%, 94% · CMYK 0, 6, 13, 0

Desert Dawn is #FFF0DF in HEX — rgb(255, 240, 223), hsl(32°, 100%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 0%).

Desert Dawn pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 100%, 94%. 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#FFF0DF

RGB255, 240, 223

HSL32°, 100%, 94%

HSV32°, 13%, 100%

CMYK0, 6, 13, 0

Decimal16773343

CSS RGBrgb(255, 240, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 100%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Dawn DE5162

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Buttermilk 1021

ΔE 0.9 · #FCEEDD

Benjamin Moore

Adobe 2166-70

ΔE 1.2 · #FBEEDC

Behr

Cotton Tail 320C-1

ΔE 1.3 · #FDF0DD

Vista Paint

Sweet Buttermilk C-1020

ΔE 1.6 · #FAECDA

Dulux

Dedication Quarter S09H1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #FAEEDF

Valspar

Night Light 7002-19

ΔE 2 · #F8ECDA

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 2.4 · #F8EEDB

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F9ECD7

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.8 · #FDEDD7

PPG

Wright Pearl White FLLW994

ΔE 3.2 · #F5E8D9

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.4 · #FAF4E3

IKEA

IKEA035 35

ΔE 3.6 · #F8E9D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.2 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 4.8 · #FBF8E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#FFF0DF

#E0EFFF

Analogous

#FFE1E0

#FFF0DF

#FEFFE0

Triadic

#FFF0DF

#E0FFF1

#F1E0FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF0DF

#E0FEFF

#E1E0FF

Tetradic

#FFF0DF

#E0FFE1

#E0EFFF

#FFE0FE

Monochromatic

#FFA947

#FFCD94

#FFF0DF

#FFF3E5

Rectangle

#FFF0DF

#EFFFE0

#E0EFFF

#F1E0FF

Compound

#FFF0DF

#FEFFE0

#E0EFFF

#E1E0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF4E7

#FEF6EE

#FDFAF6

Darker

#FFC481

#FF8C09

#995200

Saturation

#F4F0EB

#FFF1E0

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF0DF

#F9F4E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF0DF

#F3F3E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF0DF

#FFEEF0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Desert Dawn 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

#FFE1C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF0DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE6E7

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.

#8CBCF2

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: #FFF0DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF0DF;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-dawn: #FFF0DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-dawn': '#FFF0DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF0DF] text-[#FFF0DF]

SCSS

$desert-dawn: #FFF0DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF0DF?

#FFF0DF is Desert Dawn, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF0DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Dawn?

Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn?

Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn?

You can download Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn?

The hex code is #FFF0DF. In RGB it's 255, 240, 223, and in HSL it's 32°, 100%, 94%.

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