ORANGES

Caramel Sauce

#B3804D

RGB 179, 128, 77 · HSL 30°, 40%, 50% · CMYK 0, 28, 57, 30

Caramel Sauce is #B3804D in HEX — rgb(179, 128, 77), hsl(30°, 40%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 57%, 30%).

Caramel Sauce pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 40%, 50%. 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#B3804D

RGB179, 128, 77

HSL30°, 40%, 50%

HSV30°, 57%, 70%

CMYK0, 28, 57, 30

Decimal11763789

CSS RGBrgb(179, 128, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 40%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gold Plated UL160-2

ΔE 2.4 · #AF814E

Benjamin Moore

Cognac 1148

ΔE 2.5 · #B78354

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 3.1 · #AC7B44

Dulux

Tuscan Sunset S11F7

ΔE 3.2 · #BD8753

Valspar

Amber Sienna 3003-5A

ΔE 3.4 · #BA854D

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 4.3 · #A67A45

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 4.5 · #B48347

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Amber SW2817

ΔE 4.6 · #C08650

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Metal 998

ΔE 4.8 · #B17743

Vista Paint

Crazy Horse C-255

ΔE 5.1 · #A37644

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 9.8 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.6 · #B7975E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.8 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13 · #C27654

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.4 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#B3804D

#4D7FB3

Analogous

#B34D4D

#B3804D

#B2B34D

Triadic

#B3804D

#4DB380

#7F4DB3

Split-Complementary

#B3804D

#4DB2B3

#4D4DB3

Tetradic

#B3804D

#4DB34D

#4D7FB3

#B34DB2

Monochromatic

#47331F

#7D5936

#B3804D

#C9A682

#E0CCB8

Rectangle

#B3804D

#80B34D

#4D7FB3

#7F4DB3

Compound

#B3804D

#B2B34D

#4D7FB3

#4D4DB3

Variations

Lighter

#C29970

#CDB398

#DFD2C6

Darker

#91663B

#654627

#3C2916

Saturation

#8F8070

#B3804D

#D97F26

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.11:1

Deuteranopia

#B3804D

#9D914C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3804D

#8A8A56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3804D

#B47B82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Sauce 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

#C68D55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3804D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B39279

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.

#486C91

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: #B3804D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3804D;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-sauce: #B3804D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-sauce': '#B3804D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3804D] text-[#B3804D]

SCSS

$caramel-sauce: #B3804D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3804D?

#B3804D is Caramel Sauce, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B3804D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Sauce?

Caramel Sauce 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 Sauce?

Caramel Sauce 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 Sauce?

You can download Caramel Sauce 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 Sauce?

The hex code is #B3804D. In RGB it's 179, 128, 77, and in HSL it's 30°, 40%, 50%.

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