ORANGES

Caramel Apple

#B87A59

RGB 184, 122, 89 · HSL 21°, 40%, 54% · CMYK 0, 34, 52, 28

Caramel Apple is #B87A59 in HEX — rgb(184, 122, 89), hsl(21°, 40%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 52%, 28%).

Caramel Apple pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 40%, 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#B87A59

RGB184, 122, 89

HSL21°, 40%, 54%

HSV21°, 52%, 72%

CMYK0, 34, 52, 28

Decimal12089945

CSS RGBrgb(184, 122, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 40%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Apple DE5215

Exact match

Valspar

Cattle Drive 2007-5A

ΔE 2.2 · #B77658

Dulux

Apricot Mix S09G7

ΔE 2.6 · #B37456

Behr

Campfire Blaze HDC-AC-06

ΔE 2.9 · #B77558

Benjamin Moore

Suntan 1217

ΔE 3.1 · #B77E5F

Vista Paint

Autumn's Hills C-37

ΔE 3.8 · #BA7B61

Sherwin-Williams

Caribbean Coral SW2854

ΔE 4 · #BE795E

Hallman-Lindsay

Semolina 1011

ΔE 4.2 · #B6774F

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.7 · #C37C59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.2 · #C1876B

Kilz

Glazed Carrot LC110-02

ΔE 6.3 · #B26F48

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.8 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.9 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.1 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 10.8 · #C5714F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 15 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#B87A59

#5B98B9

Analogous

#B95B69

#B87A59

#B9AB5B

Triadic

#B87A59

#5BB97C

#7C5BB9

Split-Complementary

#B87A59

#5BB9AB

#5B69B9

Tetradic

#B87A59

#69B95B

#5B98B9

#AB5BB9

Monochromatic

#563625

#8B583C

#B87A59

#D0A690

#E7D1C6

Rectangle

#B87A59

#98B95B

#5B98B9

#7C5BB9

Compound

#B87A59

#B9AB5B

#5B98B9

#5B69B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7967C

#D1B1A1

#E1D2CA

Darker

#9C6040

#6D422A

#402618

Saturation

#98857C

#B97C5B

#DC7138

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#B87A59

#9C9157

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B87A59

#87875E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B87A59

#B8777D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Apple 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

#C9885E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B87A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#B78D82

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.

#4D819D

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: #B87A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #B87A59;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-apple: #B87A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-apple': '#B87A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B87A59] text-[#B87A59]

SCSS

$caramel-apple: #B87A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B87A59?

#B87A59 is Caramel Apple, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B87A59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Apple?

Caramel Apple 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 Apple?

Caramel Apple 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 Apple?

You can download Caramel Apple 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 Apple?

The hex code is #B87A59. In RGB it's 184, 122, 89, and in HSL it's 21°, 40%, 54%.

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