REDS

Light Caramel

#A38A83

RGB 163, 138, 131 · HSL 13°, 15%, 58% · CMYK 0, 15, 20, 36

Light Caramel is #A38A83 in HEX — rgb(163, 138, 131), hsl(13°, 15%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 20%, 36%).

Light Caramel pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 15%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#A38A83

RGB163, 138, 131

HSL13°, 15%, 58%

HSV13°, 20%, 64%

CMYK0, 15, 20, 36

Decimal10717827

CSS RGBrgb(163, 138, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 15%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Cocoa Berry SW9078

ΔE 1.1 · #A08882

Hallman-Lindsay

Bush Buck 141

ΔE 2 · #A48D83

Vista Paint

Bush Buck C-140

ΔE 2.3 · #A28B80

Dulux

Pigeon Pink S06C5

ΔE 2.5 · #9C847E

Behr

Regency Rose UL110-11

ΔE 2.6 · #A68781

PPG

Tanglewood 1073-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A58F85

Valspar

Irish Tea 1004-9C

ΔE 2.7 · #9C8682

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Hollow DE6046

ΔE 2.8 · #A88E8B

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 3.2 · #A0837F

Kilz

Spiced Cocoa LM250

ΔE 3.3 · #9E867A

Benjamin Moore

Barberry 1244

ΔE 3.4 · #A68886

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 7.6 · #989187

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 8.5 · #89807A

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 8.9 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.1 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 16 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A38A83

#849DA4

Analogous

#A4848D

#A38A83

#A49B84

Triadic

#A38A83

#84A48B

#8B84A4

Split-Complementary

#A38A83

#84A49B

#848DA4

Tetradic

#A38A83

#8DA484

#849DA4

#9B84A4

Monochromatic

#52413D

#7E645D

#A38A83

#C4B4B0

#E5DEDC

Rectangle

#A38A83

#9DA484

#849DA4

#8B84A4

Compound

#A38A83

#A49B84

#849DA4

#848DA4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A29C

#C7BAB7

#DDD7D6

Darker

#896C64

#5F4A44

#372B27

Saturation

#99918F

#A48B84

#D17156

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#A38A83

#969383

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A38A83

#8F8F84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A38A83

#A3898B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Light Caramel carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BA947D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A38A83

Daylight 5500K

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

#A799A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5E909D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A38A83;

CSS — background

background-color: #A38A83;

CSS Variable

--color-light-caramel: #A38A83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-caramel': '#A38A83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A38A83] text-[#A38A83]

SCSS

$light-caramel: #A38A83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A38A83?

#A38A83 is Light Caramel, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A38A83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Caramel?

Light Caramel works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Light Caramel?

Light Caramel pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Light Caramel?

You can download Light 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 Light Caramel?

The hex code is #A38A83. In RGB it's 163, 138, 131, and in HSL it's 13°, 15%, 58%.

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