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Burnt Caramel

#846245

RGB 132, 98, 69 · HSL 28°, 31%, 39% · CMYK 0, 26, 48, 48

Burnt Caramel is #846245 in HEX — rgb(132, 98, 69), hsl(28°, 31%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 48%, 48%).

Burnt Caramel pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 31%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#846245

RGB132, 98, 69

HSL28°, 31%, 39%

HSV28°, 48%, 52%

CMYK0, 26, 48, 48

Decimal8675909

CSS RGBrgb(132, 98, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 31%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burnt Caramel MQ2-10

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cattail CSP-295

ΔE 2 · #896449

Sherwin-Williams

Baked Cookie SW9098

ΔE 2 · #89674A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fall In Season 179

ΔE 2 · #7F6144

Vista Paint

Fall in Season C-178

ΔE 2.2 · #7E6042

Dunn-Edwards

Neutral Valley DE6119

ΔE 2.9 · #8B694D

Dulux

Imperial Tan S12E9

ΔE 3 · #7D5D3D

PPG

Slippery Stone 1080-7

ΔE 3.6 · #8D6A4A

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #8C664E

Kilz

Caramel Nut LC280-02

ΔE 4.2 · #86664F

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 4.4 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 6.5 · #7D5436

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.3 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 12.6 · #675544

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 12.9 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 13.3 · #A58369

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#846245

#456682

Analogous

#824547

#846245

#828045

Triadic

#846245

#458261

#614582

Split-Complementary

#846245

#458280

#454782

Tetradic

#846245

#478245

#456682

#804582

Monochromatic

#1E1610

#503C2A

#846245

#AE8765

#C8AE97

Rectangle

#846245

#668245

#456682

#614582

Compound

#846245

#828045

#456682

#454782

Variations

Lighter

#A9805C

#BAA089

#D4C8BD

Darker

#694E36

#493524

#2B1F14

Saturation

#6D635A

#826145

#A55F22

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

5.51:1

vs Black

3.81:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#846245

#756D44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#846245

#69694A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#846245

#845F63

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Burnt Caramel 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

#A2764F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#846245

Daylight 5500K

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

#907B73

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3E566B

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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 is adequate.

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: #846245;

CSS — background

background-color: #846245;

CSS Variable

--color-burnt-caramel: #846245;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnt-caramel': '#846245' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#846245] text-[#846245]

SCSS

$burnt-caramel: #846245;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #846245?

#846245 is Burnt Caramel, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #846245 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burnt Caramel?

Burnt Caramel 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 Burnt Caramel?

Burnt Caramel 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 Burnt Caramel?

You can download Burnt Caramel 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 Burnt Caramel?

The hex code is #846245. In RGB it's 132, 98, 69, and in HSL it's 28°, 31%, 39%.

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