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Chocolate Fondue

#9A3001

RGB 154, 48, 1 · HSL 18°, 99%, 30% · CMYK 0, 69, 99, 40

Chocolate Fondue is #9A3001 in HEX — rgb(154, 48, 1), hsl(18°, 99%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 69%, 99%, 40%).

Chocolate Fondue pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 99%, 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#9A3001

RGB154, 48, 1

HSL18°, 99%, 30%

HSV18°, 99%, 60%

CMYK0, 69, 99, 40

Decimal10104833

CSS RGBrgb(154, 48, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 99%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer Heat S-H-220

ΔE 8.4 · #A53B1D

RAL

Tomato Red 3013

ΔE 9.7 · #A12312

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 12.1 · #B53B26

Dulux

Blanket Orange S07F9

ΔE 13.1 · #B73B28

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 14.9 · #C35530

Benjamin Moore

Tomato CSP-1145

ΔE 15.3 · #C0402E

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 15.8 · #C75433

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 16.6 · #BA4133

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 17 · #AA4832

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 17.5 · #BC5339

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 19 · #BA5B3A

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 19.5 · #9D3A2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 19.7 · #A94E37

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 19.8 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.9 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 20.4 · #CF5942

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

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

#9A3001

#016B98

Analogous

#98011F

#9A3001

#987A01

Triadic

#9A3001

#01982E

#2E0198

Split-Complementary

#9A3001

#01987A

#011F98

Tetradic

#9A3001

#1F9801

#016B98

#7A0198

Monochromatic

#190800

#4C1700

#9A3001

#E44501

#FE7134

Rectangle

#9A3001

#6B9801

#016B98

#2E0198

Compound

#9A3001

#987A01

#016B98

#011F98

Variations

Lighter

#DF4401

#EE703A

#ECAF95

Darker

#7A2500

#541900

#310F00

Saturation

#634336

#982E01

#992E00

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

7.51:1

AAA

vs Black

2.80:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#9A3001

#6F6400

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A3001

#50500D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A3001

#99313C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chocolate Fondue 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

#B3511C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A3001

Daylight 5500K

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

#A05640

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#0D5675

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: #9A3001;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A3001;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-fondue: #9A3001;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-fondue': '#9A3001' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A3001] text-[#9A3001]

SCSS

$chocolate-fondue: #9A3001;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A3001?

#9A3001 is Chocolate Fondue, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9A3001 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chocolate Fondue?

Chocolate Fondue 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 Chocolate Fondue?

Chocolate Fondue 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 Chocolate Fondue?

You can download Chocolate Fondue 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 Chocolate Fondue?

The hex code is #9A3001. In RGB it's 154, 48, 1, and in HSL it's 18°, 99%, 30%.

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