ORANGES

Caramel Cupcake

#B98C5D

RGB 185, 140, 93 · HSL 31°, 40%, 55% · CMYK 0, 24, 50, 27

Caramel Cupcake is #B98C5D in HEX — rgb(185, 140, 93), hsl(31°, 40%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 50%, 27%).

Caramel Cupcake pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 40%, 55%. 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#B98C5D

RGB185, 140, 93

HSL31°, 40%, 55%

HSV31°, 50%, 73%

CMYK0, 24, 50, 27

Decimal12160093

CSS RGBrgb(185, 140, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 40%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 0.9 · #BB8E5E

Vista Paint

Apple Crisp C-246

ΔE 1.6 · #BA8E5C

Valspar

Corner Café 3003-7C

ΔE 1.6 · #B88D60

Benjamin Moore

Maple 1105 · CC-420

ΔE 1.7 · #B98E61

PPG

Allegro 1090-6

ΔE 2.3 · #B28959

Behr

Almond Roca S260-5

ΔE 2.3 · #B48C5C

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 3.4 · #C28E61

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 4.4 · #C48E5E

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 4.7 · #B49161

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C49C6D

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.9 · #A9864E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.8 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.8 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.5 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.8 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B98C5D

#5E8BBA

Analogous

#BA605E

#B98C5D

#B9BA5E

Triadic

#B98C5D

#5EBA8E

#8E5EBA

Split-Complementary

#B98C5D

#5EB9BA

#605EBA

Tetradic

#B98C5D

#5EBA60

#5E8BBA

#BA5EB9

Monochromatic

#594126

#8F673D

#B98C5D

#D1B494

#E8D9C9

Rectangle

#B98C5D

#8BBA5E

#5E8BBA

#8E5EBA

Compound

#B98C5D

#B9BA5E

#5E8BBA

#605EBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8A47E

#D2BBA3

#E2D7CC

Darker

#9F7241

#6F4E2B

#422E18

Saturation

#9A8D7E

#BA8E5E

#DD8F3C

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.97:1

Deuteranopia

#B98C5D

#A69A5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B98C5D

#959565

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B98C5D

#BA878D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Cupcake 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

#CA9661

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B98C5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B79B85

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.

#4F76A0

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: #B98C5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B98C5D;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-cupcake: #B98C5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-cupcake': '#B98C5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B98C5D] text-[#B98C5D]

SCSS

$caramel-cupcake: #B98C5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B98C5D?

#B98C5D is Caramel Cupcake, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B98C5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Cupcake?

Caramel Cupcake 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 Cupcake?

Caramel Cupcake 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 Cupcake?

You can download Caramel Cupcake 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 Cupcake?

The hex code is #B98C5D. In RGB it's 185, 140, 93, and in HSL it's 31°, 40%, 55%.

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