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Fudgesicle

#AC6239

RGB 172, 98, 57 · HSL 21°, 50%, 45% · CMYK 0, 43, 67, 33

Fudgesicle is #AC6239 in HEX — rgb(172, 98, 57), hsl(21°, 50%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 67%, 33%).

Fudgesicle pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 50%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AC6239

RGB172, 98, 57

HSL21°, 50%, 45%

HSV21°, 67%, 67%

CMYK0, 43, 67, 33

Decimal11297337

CSS RGBrgb(172, 98, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 50%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 2.2 · #AF633E

Behr

Copper Mountain 260D-7

ΔE 2.3 · #A65F33

Sherwin-Williams

Earthen Jug SW7703

ΔE 2.4 · #A85E39

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 2.9 · #AC5E3A

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 3.2 · #B2683A

Valspar

Orange Glaze 3009-6

ΔE 3.6 · #B66A3E

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 4.1 · #A65E2E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 4.3 · #B56D41

Benjamin Moore

Rust 2175-30

ΔE 4.8 · #B76441

Dulux

Hot Ginger S10F9

ΔE 5.2 · #A26336

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnabar DE5209

ΔE 6.1 · #B9714A

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B26F48

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 7.4 · #9F5224

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 8.4 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 15.9 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.3 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#AC6239

#3984AC

Analogous

#AC394B

#AC6239

#AC9B39

Triadic

#AC6239

#39AC62

#6239AC

Split-Complementary

#AC6239

#39AC9B

#394BAC

Tetradic

#AC6239

#4BAC39

#3984AC

#9B39AC

Monochromatic

#392113

#734126

#AC6239

#CC8A66

#DFB69F

Rectangle

#AC6239

#84AC39

#3984AC

#6239AC

Compound

#AC6239

#AC9B39

#3984AC

#394BAC

Variations

Lighter

#C77E57

#CFA087

#DFC9BD

Darker

#8C4D2C

#62351C

#3A1E10

Saturation

#846E62

#AC6239

#C9591D

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

4.60:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#AC6239

#8B7F36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC6239

#737340

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC6239

#AC5F67

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fudgesicle 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

#C07646

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC6239

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE7B6A

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.

#386E8B

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: #AC6239;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC6239;

CSS Variable

--color-fudgesicle: #AC6239;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fudgesicle': '#AC6239' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC6239] text-[#AC6239]

SCSS

$fudgesicle: #AC6239;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC6239?

#AC6239 is Fudgesicle, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC6239 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fudgesicle?

Fudgesicle 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 Fudgesicle?

Fudgesicle 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 Fudgesicle?

You can download Fudgesicle 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 Fudgesicle?

The hex code is #AC6239. In RGB it's 172, 98, 57, and in HSL it's 21°, 50%, 45%.

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