ORANGES

Orange Flambe

#A96F55

RGB 169, 111, 85 · HSL 19°, 33%, 50% · CMYK 0, 34, 50, 34

Orange Flambe is #A96F55 in HEX — rgb(169, 111, 85), hsl(19°, 33%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 50%, 34%).

Orange Flambe pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 33%, 50%. 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#A96F55

RGB169, 111, 85

HSL19°, 33%, 50%

HSV19°, 50%, 66%

CMYK0, 34, 50, 34

Decimal11104085

CSS RGBrgb(169, 111, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 33%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glazed Pot PPU3-15

ΔE 1.8 · #AD7357

Valspar

Woodland 2006-5A

ΔE 2.3 · #A36D54

PPG

Nutmeg 1068-6

ΔE 2.6 · #A8715A

Sherwin-Williams

Decorous Amber SW0007

ΔE 2.6 · #AC7559

Kilz

Roasted Pumpkin LC100-01

ΔE 2.9 · #A1694D

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1209

ΔE 3.6 · #A36F58

Vista Paint

Caramel Candy C-50

ΔE 3.8 · #B2715B

Dulux

Clay Court S08E7

ΔE 3.9 · #A8735D

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Saddle DE5187

ΔE 4 · #B5745C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sizzling Hot 45

ΔE 4.3 · #A36956

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.3 · #A16941

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.4 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.8 · #C27654

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 12.8 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.1 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A96F55

#558FAA

Analogous

#AA5565

#A96F55

#AA9A55

Triadic

#A96F55

#55AA70

#7055AA

Split-Complementary

#A96F55

#55AA9A

#5565AA

Tetradic

#A96F55

#65AA55

#558FAA

#9A55AA

Monochromatic

#442D22

#774E3C

#A96F55

#C39B88

#DDC6BB

Rectangle

#A96F55

#8FAA55

#558FAA

#7055AA

Compound

#A96F55

#AA9A55

#558FAA

#5565AA

Variations

Lighter

#BB8D77

#C8AB9D

#DDCFC8

Darker

#895943

#603D2D

#382319

Saturation

#8C7B73

#AA7055

#D4602B

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

4.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.09:1

Deuteranopia

#A96F55

#8E8554

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A96F55

#7B7B59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A96F55

#A96D72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Flambe 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

#BE805B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A96F55

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB857F

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.

#4E788B

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: #A96F55;

CSS — background

background-color: #A96F55;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-flambe: #A96F55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-flambe': '#A96F55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A96F55] text-[#A96F55]

SCSS

$orange-flambe: #A96F55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A96F55?

#A96F55 is Orange Flambe, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A96F55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Flambe?

Orange Flambe 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 Orange Flambe?

Orange Flambe 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 Orange Flambe?

You can download Orange Flambe 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 Orange Flambe?

The hex code is #A96F55. In RGB it's 169, 111, 85, and in HSL it's 19°, 33%, 50%.

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