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Caramel

#9A7D58

RGB 154, 125, 88 · HSL 34°, 27%, 47% · CMYK 0, 19, 43, 40

Caramel is #9A7D58 in HEX — rgb(154, 125, 88), hsl(34°, 27%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 40%).

Caramel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 27%, 47%. 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#9A7D58

RGB154, 125, 88

HSL34°, 27%, 47%

HSV34°, 43%, 60%

CMYK0, 19, 43, 40

Decimal10124632

CSS RGBrgb(154, 125, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 27%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caramel 1042 · CC-450

Exact match

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 1.3 · #9B7F58

Hallman-Lindsay

Log Cabin 262

ΔE 1.3 · #9E805B

Behr

New Chestnut 280F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #997F58

Sherwin-Williams

Cardboard SW6124

ΔE 2.4 · #9C7A56

Dunn-Edwards

Lonely Road DE6146

ΔE 2.5 · #947754

PPG

Tweed 1098-6

ΔE 2.6 · #937B56

Vista Paint

Log Cabin C-261

ΔE 2.7 · #9F8158

Dulux

Old Ruin S15D7

ΔE 2.9 · #917852

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 3.6 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.5 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 9.2 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 12.2 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12.9 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#9A7D58

#577498

Analogous

#985C57

#9A7D58

#949857

Triadic

#9A7D58

#57987C

#7C5798

Split-Complementary

#9A7D58

#579498

#5C5798

Tetradic

#9A7D58

#57985C

#577498

#985794

Monochromatic

#372D20

#68553C

#9A7D58

#B8A284

#D4C6B5

Rectangle

#9A7D58

#749857

#577498

#7C5798

Compound

#9A7D58

#949857

#577498

#5C5798

Variations

Lighter

#B09776

#C1B09B

#D9D1C7

Darker

#7B6445

#55452E

#32281A

Saturation

#82796E

#987C57

#C4822C

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#9A7D58

#8E8558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A7D58

#83835E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A7D58

#9B797D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#B38A5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A7D58

Daylight 5500K

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

#A08F81

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#4C627F

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: #9A7D58;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A7D58;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel: #9A7D58;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel': '#9A7D58' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A7D58] text-[#9A7D58]

SCSS

$caramel: #9A7D58;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A7D58?

#9A7D58 is Caramel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9A7D58 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel?

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 Caramel?

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 Caramel?

You can download 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 Caramel?

The hex code is #9A7D58. In RGB it's 154, 125, 88, and in HSL it's 34°, 27%, 47%.

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