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Hot Cacao

#A5694F

RGB 165, 105, 79 · HSL 18°, 35%, 48% · CMYK 0, 36, 52, 35

Hot Cacao is #A5694F in HEX — rgb(165, 105, 79), hsl(18°, 35%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 52%, 35%).

Hot Cacao pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 35%, 48%. 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#A5694F

RGB165, 105, 79

HSL18°, 35%, 48%

HSV18°, 52%, 65%

CMYK0, 36, 52, 35

Decimal10840399

CSS RGBrgb(165, 105, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 35%, 48%)

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Kilz

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ΔE 2 · #A1694D

Behr

Smoldering Copper QE-13

ΔE 2.3 · #A2684A

Dunn-Edwards

Ruddy Oak DE5188

ΔE 2.5 · #A5654E

Valspar

Bear Claw 2004-5A

ΔE 2.5 · #AB6A50

Sherwin-Williams

Cavern Clay SW7701

ΔE 2.6 · #AC6B53

Vista Paint

Mandalay Road C-38

ΔE 2.6 · #A16348

Benjamin Moore

Copper 1218

ΔE 3 · #9D674C

PPG

Muted Copper 16-30

ΔE 3.6 · #9B6046

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Carrot 52

ΔE 3.8 · #A4624C

Dulux

Apricot Mix S09G7

ΔE 5 · #B37456

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 7.5 · #A16941

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.8 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 10.3 · #8D5033

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.4 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.8 · #A85953

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.6 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#A5694F

#508CA5

Analogous

#A55061

#A5694F

#A59450

Triadic

#A5694F

#50A569

#6950A5

Split-Complementary

#A5694F

#50A594

#5061A5

Tetradic

#A5694F

#61A550

#508CA5

#9450A5

Monochromatic

#3E271E

#724837

#A5694F

#C29380

#DBBFB3

Rectangle

#A5694F

#8CA550

#508CA5

#6950A5

Compound

#A5694F

#A59450

#508CA5

#5061A5

Variations

Lighter

#BA8670

#C7A698

#DCCCC5

Darker

#86543E

#5D3929

#372117

Saturation

#87756E

#A56950

#CD5928

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#A5694F

#89804D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5694F

#767653

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5694F

#A5676D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hot Cacao 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

#BB7B56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5694F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8807B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#497487

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: #A5694F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5694F;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-cacao: #A5694F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-cacao': '#A5694F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5694F] text-[#A5694F]

SCSS

$hot-cacao: #A5694F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5694F?

#A5694F is Hot Cacao, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A5694F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot Cacao?

Hot Cacao 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 Hot Cacao?

Hot Cacao 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 Hot Cacao?

You can download Hot Cacao 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 Hot Cacao?

The hex code is #A5694F. In RGB it's 165, 105, 79, and in HSL it's 18°, 35%, 48%.

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