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Caramel

#AF6F09

RGB 175, 111, 9 · HSL 37°, 90%, 36% · CMYK 0, 37, 95, 31

Caramel is #AF6F09 in HEX — rgb(175, 111, 9), hsl(37°, 90%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 95%, 31%).

Caramel pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 90%, 36%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AF6F09

RGB175, 111, 9

HSL37°, 90%, 36%

HSV37°, 95%, 69%

CMYK0, 37, 95, 31

Decimal11497225

CSS RGBrgb(175, 111, 9)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 90%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 5.1 · #BF7B18

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.4 · #AF7C20

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 8.9 · #C67727

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.2 · #B97D31

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 10.4 · #B97730

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 10.7 · #BB852F

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 11 · #C68736

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 11 · #CB8135

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 11 · #C48919

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 12.6 · #C68D37

Dunn-Edwards

Flame DE5237

ΔE 13.1 · #D28239

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 13.7 · #BF8D35

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 15 · #A98307

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 16.3 · #B6793D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 20.7 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#AF6F09

#0949AE

Analogous

#AE1C09

#AF6F09

#9BAE09

Triadic

#AF6F09

#09AE6F

#6F09AE

Split-Complementary

#AF6F09

#099BAE

#1C09AE

Tetradic

#AF6F09

#09AE1C

#0949AE

#AE099B

Monochromatic

#1D1302

#664105

#AF6F09

#F39C12

#F6BB5A

Rectangle

#AF6F09

#49AE09

#0949AE

#6F09AE

Compound

#AF6F09

#9BAE09

#0949AE

#1C09AE

Variations

Lighter

#EC970C

#E8AF52

#EACEA2

Darker

#8F5A04

#643E01

#3B2400

Saturation

#756243

#AE6F09

#B37005

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

5.10:1

Deuteranopia

#AF6F09

#958600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF6F09

#7D7D2A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF6F09

#B06871

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel 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

#C38022

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF6F09

Daylight 5500K

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

#B08546

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#12408A

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: #AF6F09;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF6F09;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel: #AF6F09;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel': '#AF6F09' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF6F09] text-[#AF6F09]

SCSS

$caramel: #AF6F09;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF6F09?

#AF6F09 is Caramel, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AF6F09 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel?

Caramel 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?

Caramel 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?

You can download Caramel 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?

The hex code is #AF6F09. In RGB it's 175, 111, 9, and in HSL it's 37°, 90%, 36%.

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