ORANGES

Count Chocula

#5E2D10

RGB 94, 45, 16 · HSL 22°, 71%, 22% · CMYK 0, 52, 83, 63

Count Chocula is #5E2D10 in HEX — rgb(94, 45, 16), hsl(22°, 71%, 22%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 83%, 63%).

Count Chocula pulls into the deep end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 71%, 22%. 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#5E2D10

RGB94, 45, 16

HSL22°, 71%, 22%

HSV22°, 83%, 37%

CMYK0, 52, 83, 63

Decimal6171920

CSS RGBrgb(94, 45, 16)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 71%, 22%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Centre Soil S07C8

ΔE 8.7 · #6F3927

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 8.8 · #734222

Behr

Florence Brown 230F-7

ΔE 10.7 · #74412D

Vista Paint

Monterey Chestnut C-122

ΔE 12 · #7A3F2F

Dutch Boy

Maroon D-6773

ΔE 12 · #4F2318

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Copper Red SW2839

ΔE 12 · #7B3728

Benjamin Moore

Charlton CW-265

ΔE 12.1 · #6A3E2E

Colorhouse

Clay .05 Clay-05

ΔE 13.6 · #752B22

Hallman-Lindsay

Monterey Chestnut 123

ΔE 14.1 · #7D4235

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 14.4 · #864633

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 16.2 · #843D34

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 16.5 · #894C3B

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 17 · #864F3E

Valspar

Posh Red 1011-4

ΔE 18.7 · #763839

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 22.4 · #624A3E

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 23.4 · #8F4E4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

4/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#5E2D10

#104360

Analogous

#60101B

#5E2D10

#605510

Triadic

#5E2D10

#10602D

#2D1060

Split-Complementary

#5E2D10

#106055

#101B60

Tetradic

#5E2D10

#1B6010

#104360

#551060

Monochromatic

#160A04

#1F0E05

#5E2D10

#A14C1B

#DC6D2E

Rectangle

#5E2D10

#436010

#104360

#2D1060

Compound

#5E2D10

#605510

#104360

#101B60

Variations

Lighter

#A44E1C

#D07440

#DCB097

Darker

#4E240B

#371807

#210E03

Saturation

#44352C

#602D10

#682B08

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

11.30:1

AAA

vs Black

1.86:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5E2D10

#49410C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E2D10

#393916

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E2D10

#5E2B30

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Count Chocula 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

#864E27

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E2D10

Daylight 5500K

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

#73534B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#13374C

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 / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

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

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

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: #5E2D10;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E2D10;

CSS Variable

--color-count-chocula: #5E2D10;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'count-chocula': '#5E2D10' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E2D10] text-[#5E2D10]

SCSS

$count-chocula: #5E2D10;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E2D10?

#5E2D10 is Count Chocula, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #5E2D10 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Count Chocula?

Count Chocula 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 Count Chocula?

Count Chocula 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 Count Chocula?

You can download Count Chocula 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 Count Chocula?

The hex code is #5E2D10. In RGB it's 94, 45, 16, and in HSL it's 22°, 71%, 22%.

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