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Caramel Sundae

#A98469

RGB 169, 132, 105 · HSL 25°, 27%, 54% · CMYK 0, 22, 38, 34

Caramel Sundae is #A98469 in HEX — rgb(169, 132, 105), hsl(25°, 27%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 38%, 34%).

Caramel Sundae pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 27%, 54%. 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#A98469

RGB169, 132, 105

HSL25°, 27%, 54%

HSV25°, 38%, 66%

CMYK0, 22, 38, 34

Decimal11109481

CSS RGBrgb(169, 132, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 27%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Caramel Sundae S10E5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Carmel Valley K-1050

ΔE 1.1 · #A88266

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 1.6 · #A58369

Sherwin-Williams

Pottery Urn SW7715

ΔE 2 · #AA866E

Behr

Nutshell S220-5

ΔE 2.3 · #A37F66

Benjamin Moore

Chowning's CW-195

ΔE 2.4 · #A88769

Valspar

Rustic Oak 2007-7B

ΔE 2.5 · #A67E64

Kilz

Cappuccino Spice LC260-02

ΔE 2.8 · #B08971

Hallman-Lindsay

Veldrift 164

ΔE 2.9 · #A17D61

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 3.7 · #A98A6B

Dunn-Edwards

Sandpit DE6118

ΔE 4 · #9E7C5E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.9 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.7 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 12.5 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 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

#A98469

#6A8FA9

Analogous

#A96A6F

#A98469

#A9A46A

Triadic

#A98469

#6AA984

#846AA9

Split-Complementary

#A98469

#6AA9A4

#6A6FA9

Tetradic

#A98469

#6FA96A

#6A8FA9

#A46AA9

Monochromatic

#4E3A2D

#7E5F49

#A98469

#C5AC9B

#E1D4CB

Rectangle

#A98469

#8FA96A

#6A8FA9

#846AA9

Compound

#A98469

#A9A46A

#6A8FA9

#6A6FA9

Variations

Lighter

#BA9D88

#C9B6A8

#DED5CE

Darker

#8D694F

#624835

#3A2A1E

Saturation

#938880

#A9846A

#D47D3F

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

3.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.19:1

Deuteranopia

#A98469

#989069

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A98469

#8B8B6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A98469

#A98185

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Sundae 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

#BE906A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A98469

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB958E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#587A92

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: #A98469;

CSS — background

background-color: #A98469;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-sundae: #A98469;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-sundae': '#A98469' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A98469] text-[#A98469]

SCSS

$caramel-sundae: #A98469;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A98469?

#A98469 is Caramel Sundae, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A98469 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Sundae?

Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae?

Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae?

You can download Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae?

The hex code is #A98469. In RGB it's 169, 132, 105, and in HSL it's 25°, 27%, 54%.

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