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Caramel Gold

#B1956D

RGB 177, 149, 109 · HSL 35°, 30%, 56% · CMYK 0, 16, 38, 31

Caramel Gold is #B1956D in HEX — rgb(177, 149, 109), hsl(35°, 30%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 38%, 31%).

Caramel Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 30%, 56%. 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#B1956D

RGB177, 149, 109

HSL35°, 30%, 56%

HSV35°, 38%, 69%

CMYK0, 16, 38, 31

Decimal11638125

CSS RGBrgb(177, 149, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 30%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tan Hide C-260

ΔE 0.4 · #B0946C

Benjamin Moore

Tyler HC-43

ΔE 1 · #B29770

PPG

Creamy Caramel 1096-5

ΔE 1.1 · #B3956C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tan Hide 261

ΔE 1.9 · #AF926D

Behr

Artisan Crafts N250-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B59874

Dulux

Eastern Gold S13E5

ΔE 2.7 · #B7976C

Sherwin-Williams

Woven Wicker SW9104

ΔE 3 · #B99974

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 3.2 · #A79069

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.7 · #B29B79

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5.1 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.5 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.6 · #978A65

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 10.5 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13.1 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B1956D

#6D89B0

Analogous

#B0736D

#B1956D

#ABB06D

Triadic

#B1956D

#6DB094

#946DB0

Split-Complementary

#B1956D

#6DABB0

#736DB0

Tetradic

#B1956D

#6DB073

#6D89B0

#B06DAB

Monochromatic

#56462E

#886E49

#B1956D

#CBB99F

#E6DDD1

Rectangle

#B1956D

#89B06D

#6D89B0

#946DB0

Compound

#B1956D

#ABB06D

#6D89B0

#736DB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0AA8A

#CDBFAB

#E0D9CF

Darker

#96784E

#685335

#3D301E

Saturation

#999085

#B0946D

#D89B46

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

2.84:1

Fail

vs Black

7.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1956D

#A69C6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1956D

#9A9A73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1956D

#B29095

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Gold 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

#C49C6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1956D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A191

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5A7498

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: #B1956D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1956D;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-gold: #B1956D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-gold': '#B1956D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1956D] text-[#B1956D]

SCSS

$caramel-gold: #B1956D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1956D?

#B1956D is Caramel Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B1956D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Gold?

Caramel Gold 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 Gold?

Caramel Gold 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 Gold?

You can download Caramel Gold 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 Gold?

The hex code is #B1956D. In RGB it's 177, 149, 109, and in HSL it's 35°, 30%, 56%.

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