ORANGES

Caramel Sundae

#A9876A

RGB 169, 135, 106 · HSL 28°, 27%, 54% · CMYK 0, 20, 37, 34

Caramel Sundae is #A9876A in HEX — rgb(169, 135, 106), hsl(28°, 27%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 37%, 34%).

Caramel Sundae pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 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#A9876A

RGB169, 135, 106

HSL28°, 27%, 54%

HSV28°, 37%, 66%

CMYK0, 20, 37, 34

Decimal11110250

CSS RGBrgb(169, 135, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 27%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chowning's CW-195

ΔE 0.7 · #A88769

Sherwin-Williams

Yearling SW7725

ΔE 1.7 · #AD896A

Dulux

Caramel Sundae S10E5

ΔE 1.8 · #A98469

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 1.8 · #A98A6B

Vista Paint

Benetello K-1042

ΔE 2 · #A68265

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 2.2 · #A58369

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 2.6 · #AF8D72

Hallman-Lindsay

Spiced Rum 240

ΔE 2.6 · #AD8B6A

Behr

Poncho S240-5

ΔE 2.8 · #B08E6F

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Tan DEC718

ΔE 3.6 · #A78B71

Valspar

Café Miel 2008-7C

ΔE 3.6 · #B48E6F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.1 · #998976

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.9 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 11.3 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A9876A

#6A8CA9

Analogous

#A96A6C

#A9876A

#A9A76A

Triadic

#A9876A

#6AA988

#886AA9

Split-Complementary

#A9876A

#6AA9A7

#6A6CA9

Tetradic

#A9876A

#6CA96A

#6A8CA9

#A76AA9

Monochromatic

#4E3C2D

#7E6249

#A9876A

#C5AF9B

#E1D5CB

Rectangle

#A9876A

#8CA96A

#6A8CA9

#886AA9

Compound

#A9876A

#A9A76A

#6A8CA9

#6A6CA9

Variations

Lighter

#BA9F88

#C9B8A8

#DED5CE

Darker

#8D6C4F

#624A35

#3A2B1E

Saturation

#938980

#A9886A

#D4853F

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.36:1

Deuteranopia

#A9876A

#9A926A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9876A

#8E8E6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9876A

#AA8488

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

#BE926B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9876A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB978F

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.

#587792

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: #A9876A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9876A;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-sundae: #A9876A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-sundae': '#A9876A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9876A] text-[#A9876A]

SCSS

$caramel-sundae: #A9876A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9876A?

#A9876A is Caramel Sundae, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A9876A 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 #A9876A. In RGB it's 169, 135, 106, and in HSL it's 28°, 27%, 54%.

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