ORANGES

Syrup

#AF8565

RGB 175, 133, 101 · HSL 26°, 32%, 54% · CMYK 0, 24, 42, 31

Syrup is #AF8565 in HEX — rgb(175, 133, 101), hsl(26°, 32%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 42%, 31%).

Syrup pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 32%, 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#AF8565

RGB175, 133, 101

HSL26°, 32%, 54%

HSV26°, 42%, 69%

CMYK0, 24, 42, 31

Decimal11502949

CSS RGBrgb(175, 133, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 32%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Syrup MQ2-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Skinny Dip C-155

ΔE 2 · #B48A6B

Dunn-Edwards

S'mores DE6111

ΔE 2.4 · #A87F5F

Valspar

Gleaming Tan 3002-7B

ΔE 2.5 · #B38864

PPG

Treasure Hunt 16-16

ΔE 2.7 · #A9805D

Sherwin-Williams

Almond Roca SW9105

ΔE 3.1 · #A78361

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 3.1 · #B58A6E

Dulux

Dubbin S11E6

ΔE 3.4 · #AE8964

Benjamin Moore

Café CSP-290

ΔE 4.1 · #A3805E

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 4.2 · #A47A5A

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 5.3 · #A58369

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.5 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.1 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 14.3 · #998976

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

#AF8565

#648FAF

Analogous

#AF6469

#AF8565

#AFAA64

Triadic

#AF8565

#64AF85

#8564AF

Split-Complementary

#AF8565

#64AFAA

#6469AF

Tetradic

#AF8565

#69AF64

#648FAF

#AA64AF

Monochromatic

#513B2A

#835F44

#AF8565

#C9AD97

#E3D4C9

Rectangle

#AF8565

#8FAF64

#648FAF

#8564AF

Compound

#AF8565

#AFAA64

#648FAF

#6469AF

Variations

Lighter

#BF9D83

#CCB6A5

#DFD5CD

Darker

#936949

#664831

#3C2A1C

Saturation

#95887E

#AF8564

#D77F3C

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

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#AF8565

#9C9364

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF8565

#8D8D6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF8565

#AF8286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Syrup 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

#C39067

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF8565

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0958B

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.

#557995

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: #AF8565;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF8565;

CSS Variable

--color-syrup: #AF8565;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'syrup': '#AF8565' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF8565] text-[#AF8565]

SCSS

$syrup: #AF8565;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF8565?

#AF8565 is Syrup, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AF8565 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Syrup?

Syrup 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 Syrup?

Syrup 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 Syrup?

You can download Syrup 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 Syrup?

The hex code is #AF8565. In RGB it's 175, 133, 101, and in HSL it's 26°, 32%, 54%.

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