ORANGES

Caramel Cream

#B5917F

RGB 181, 145, 127 · HSL 20°, 27%, 60% · CMYK 0, 20, 30, 29

Caramel Cream is #B5917F in HEX — rgb(181, 145, 127), hsl(20°, 27%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 30%, 29%).

Caramel Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 27%, 60%. 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#B5917F

RGB181, 145, 127

HSL20°, 27%, 60%

HSV20°, 30%, 71%

CMYK0, 20, 30, 29

Decimal11899263

CSS RGBrgb(181, 145, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 27%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramel Cream MQ1-59

Exact match

Kilz

Dusty Bronze LB240-02

ΔE 0.7 · #B5907F

Dulux

Mazzone S09E4

ΔE 1.5 · #B08E7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Pavilion Tan 149

ΔE 1.5 · #B29080

Vista Paint

Pailion Tan C-148

ΔE 1.9 · #B08E7E

Valspar

Western Ridge 1008-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #B49183

Sherwin-Williams

Redend Point SW9081

ΔE 2.5 · #AE8E7E

Benjamin Moore

Lake 1175

ΔE 3.2 · #BD9280

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 4.1 · #BA947B

Dunn-Edwards

Homestead DE6096

ΔE 4.1 · #AC8674

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.6 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 6.8 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.3 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10.5 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.3 · #C1876B

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

#B5917F

#7DA2B5

Analogous

#B57D87

#B5917F

#B5AB7D

Triadic

#B5917F

#7DB590

#907DB5

Split-Complementary

#B5917F

#7DB5AB

#7D87B5

Tetradic

#B5917F

#87B57D

#7DA2B5

#AB7DB5

Monochromatic

#614638

#926854

#B5917F

#D0BAAE

#ECE3DF

Rectangle

#B5917F

#A2B57D

#7DA2B5

#907DB5

Compound

#B5917F

#B5AB7D

#7DA2B5

#7D87B5

Variations

Lighter

#C3A697

#D0BDB4

#E2D9D5

Darker

#9D6F58

#6D4C3B

#402C22

Saturation

#A19691

#B5907D

#DA8358

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5917F

#A49D7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5917F

#989882

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5917F

#B58F93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Cream 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

#C7997A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5917F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49E9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#638CA1

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: #B5917F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5917F;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-cream: #B5917F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-cream': '#B5917F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5917F] text-[#B5917F]

SCSS

$caramel-cream: #B5917F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5917F?

#B5917F is Caramel Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B5917F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Cream?

Caramel Cream 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 Cream?

Caramel Cream 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 Cream?

You can download Caramel Cream 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 Cream?

The hex code is #B5917F. In RGB it's 181, 145, 127, and in HSL it's 20°, 27%, 60%.

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