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Caffeinated Cinnamon

#885511

RGB 136, 85, 17 · HSL 34°, 78%, 30% · CMYK 0, 38, 88, 47

Caffeinated Cinnamon is #885511 in HEX — rgb(136, 85, 17), hsl(34°, 78%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 88%, 47%).

Caffeinated Cinnamon pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 78%, 30%. 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#885511

RGB136, 85, 17

HSL34°, 78%, 30%

HSV34°, 88%, 53%

CMYK0, 38, 88, 47

Decimal8934673

CSS RGBrgb(136, 85, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 78%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 4.6 · #955F20

Behr

Spanish Leather 300D-7

ΔE 6.5 · #81591A

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 9.8 · #8C5D2C

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 11.3 · #9A6A35

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 11.4 · #875228

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 11.8 · #996F32

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 11.9 · #A17135

Dulux

Golden Brown S11E9

ΔE 12.3 · #986537

Vista Paint

Warrior King K-1056

ΔE 13.6 · #A06339

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

ΔE 13.7 · #AE703B

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 15.2 · #9D6C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 15.4 · #9D603B

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 15.8 · #B2683A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 23.3 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 27.5 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#885511

#114588

Analogous

#881911

#885511

#808811

Triadic

#885511

#118854

#541188

Split-Complementary

#885511

#118088

#191188

Tetradic

#885511

#118819

#114588

#881180

Monochromatic

#170E03

#442A08

#885511

#CC7F19

#E9A449

Rectangle

#885511

#458811

#114588

#541188

Compound

#885511

#808811

#114588

#191188

Variations

Lighter

#C87C19

#DB9D4D

#E3C59E

Darker

#6F440B

#4E2F06

#2E1B03

Saturation

#5E4F3B

#885411

#915608

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

6.26:1

vs Black

3.35:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#885511

#73670B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#885511

#606023

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#885511

#895057

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caffeinated Cinnamon 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

#A56C28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#885511

Daylight 5500K

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

#93714C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#163B6C

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: #885511;

CSS — background

background-color: #885511;

CSS Variable

--color-caffeinated-cinnamon: #885511;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caffeinated-cinnamon': '#885511' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#885511] text-[#885511]

SCSS

$caffeinated-cinnamon: #885511;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #885511?

#885511 is Caffeinated Cinnamon, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #885511 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caffeinated Cinnamon?

Caffeinated Cinnamon 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 Caffeinated Cinnamon?

Caffeinated Cinnamon 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 Caffeinated Cinnamon?

You can download Caffeinated Cinnamon 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 Caffeinated Cinnamon?

The hex code is #885511. In RGB it's 136, 85, 17, and in HSL it's 34°, 78%, 30%.

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