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Caramel Dream

#B8623B

RGB 184, 98, 59 · HSL 19°, 51%, 48% · CMYK 0, 47, 68, 28

Caramel Dream is #B8623B in HEX — rgb(184, 98, 59), hsl(19°, 51%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 68%, 28%).

Caramel Dream pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 51%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B8623B

RGB184, 98, 59

HSL19°, 51%, 48%

HSV19°, 68%, 72%

CMYK0, 47, 68, 28

Decimal12083771

CSS RGBrgb(184, 98, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 51%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Husky Orange SW6636

ΔE 2.3 · #BB613E

Benjamin Moore

Rust 2175-30

ΔE 3.1 · #B76441

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 3.7 · #C2653D

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 3.7 · #C3663F

Behr

Chivalry Copper 240D-6

ΔE 4.3 · #C2633C

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 4.7 · #BA5B3A

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 4.8 · #AC5E3A

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 4.9 · #C26F45

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 5.2 · #B55732

Vista Paint

Copper Moon K-616

ΔE 5.2 · #AF633E

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 5.9 · #B2683A

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 6.4 · #AC5D3E

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 7.4 · #A65E2E

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 8.5 · #9F5224

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 14.6 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 16.2 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#B8623B

#3C91B9

Analogous

#B93C53

#B8623B

#B9A23C

Triadic

#B8623B

#3CB964

#643CB9

Split-Complementary

#B8623B

#3CB9A2

#3C53B9

Tetradic

#B8623B

#53B93C

#3C91B9

#A23CB9

Monochromatic

#452516

#7F4429

#B8623B

#D18F71

#E4BCAA

Rectangle

#B8623B

#91B93C

#3C91B9

#643CB9

Compound

#B8623B

#B9A23C

#3C91B9

#3C53B9

Variations

Lighter

#CB815F

#D2A38D

#E1CBC0

Darker

#964F2D

#69351E

#3E1F10

Saturation

#8D7468

#B9643C

#D7591E

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#B8623B

#928637

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8623B

#777742

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8623B

#B76068

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Dream 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

#C97647

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8623B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B77B6C

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.

#3B7995

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: #B8623B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8623B;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-dream: #B8623B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-dream': '#B8623B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8623B] text-[#B8623B]

SCSS

$caramel-dream: #B8623B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8623B?

#B8623B is Caramel Dream, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8623B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Dream?

Caramel Dream 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 Dream?

Caramel Dream 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 Dream?

You can download Caramel Dream 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 Dream?

The hex code is #B8623B. In RGB it's 184, 98, 59, and in HSL it's 19°, 51%, 48%.

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