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Caramelised Maple

#AD5A28

RGB 173, 90, 40 · HSL 23°, 62%, 42% · CMYK 0, 48, 77, 32

Caramelised Maple is #AD5A28 in HEX — rgb(173, 90, 40), hsl(23°, 62%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 77%, 32%).

Caramelised Maple pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 62%, 42%. 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#AD5A28

RGB173, 90, 40

HSL23°, 62%, 42%

HSV23°, 77%, 68%

CMYK0, 48, 77, 32

Decimal11360808

CSS RGBrgb(173, 90, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 62%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tandoori CSP-1105

ΔE 3.1 · #A65628

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 5 · #9F5224

Dulux

Garfield S08F9

ΔE 5.8 · #A75029

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 5.9 · #A65E2E

Behr

Chai Spice 260D-6

ΔE 6.2 · #BD6A38

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 6.8 · #C26A35

Sherwin-Williams

Determined Orange SW6635

ΔE 7.6 · #C56639

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 7.7 · #B2683A

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 7.8 · #C2653D

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 8.3 · #C3663F

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 8.7 · #BA5B3A

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 9.4 · #AF633E

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 9.7 · #C26F45

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 10.2 · #B56D41

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.4 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#AD5A28

#297BAE

Analogous

#AE2938

#AD5A28

#AE9E29

Triadic

#AD5A28

#29AE5C

#5C29AE

Split-Complementary

#AD5A28

#29AE9E

#2938AE

Tetradic

#AD5A28

#38AE29

#297BAE

#9E29AE

Monochromatic

#321A0C

#703B1A

#AD5A28

#D5814D

#E4AD8B

Rectangle

#AD5A28

#7BAE29

#297BAE

#5C29AE

Compound

#AD5A28

#AE9E29

#297BAE

#2938AE

Variations

Lighter

#D2783F

#D59B77

#E2C6B5

Darker

#8D491E

#633213

#3B1D0A

Saturation

#7F6657

#AE5C29

#C25714

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

4.92:1

vs Black

4.27:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD5A28

#897C22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD5A28

#6E6E32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD5A28

#AC5760

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramelised Maple 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

#C17039

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD5A28

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE755D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#2B668B

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: #AD5A28;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD5A28;

CSS Variable

--color-caramelised-maple: #AD5A28;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramelised-maple': '#AD5A28' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD5A28] text-[#AD5A28]

SCSS

$caramelised-maple: #AD5A28;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5A28?

#AD5A28 is Caramelised Maple, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD5A28 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramelised Maple?

Caramelised Maple 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 Caramelised Maple?

Caramelised Maple 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 Caramelised Maple?

You can download Caramelised Maple 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 Caramelised Maple?

The hex code is #AD5A28. In RGB it's 173, 90, 40, and in HSL it's 23°, 62%, 42%.

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