ORANGES

Caramel Coating

#BB7711

RGB 187, 119, 17 · HSL 36°, 83%, 40% · CMYK 0, 36, 91, 27

Caramel Coating is #BB7711 in HEX — rgb(187, 119, 17), hsl(36°, 83%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 91%, 27%).

Caramel Coating pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 83%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB7711

RGB187, 119, 17

HSL36°, 83%, 40%

HSV36°, 91%, 73%

CMYK0, 36, 91, 27

Decimal12285713

CSS RGBrgb(187, 119, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 83%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 1.6 · #BF7B18

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 7.7 · #C67727

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 8.4 · #C48919

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.4 · #AF7C20

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 9.6 · #CB8135

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 9.9 · #C68736

Dulux

Gold Treasure S12G9

ΔE 10.5 · #C37B33

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 10.5 · #BB852F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.8 · #B97D31

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 11.2 · #D19431

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 11.4 · #C68D37

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 13 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 13.7 · #DA9A40

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 15.1 · #A98307

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 19.4 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 23.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#BB7711

#1155BB

Analogous

#BB2211

#BB7711

#AABB11

Triadic

#BB7711

#11BB77

#7711BB

Split-Complementary

#BB7711

#11AABB

#2211BB

Tetradic

#BB7711

#11BB22

#1155BB

#BB11AA

Monochromatic

#2F1E04

#754A0B

#BB7711

#EB9F2D

#F2BF73

Rectangle

#BB7711

#55BB11

#1155BB

#7711BB

Compound

#BB7711

#AABB11

#1155BB

#2211BB

Variations

Lighter

#EA991F

#E4B062

#E9D0AA

Darker

#99600A

#6B4205

#402701

Saturation

#7F6B4D

#BB7711

#C37909

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

3.65:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7711

#9F8F04

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7711

#86862F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7711

#BC7079

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Coating 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

#CC8628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7711

Daylight 5500K

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

#B98B4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#1A4A94

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: #BB7711;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7711;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-coating: #BB7711;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-coating': '#BB7711' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7711] text-[#BB7711]

SCSS

$caramel-coating: #BB7711;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7711?

#BB7711 is Caramel Coating, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7711 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Coating?

Caramel Coating 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 Coating?

Caramel Coating 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 Coating?

You can download Caramel Coating 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 Coating?

The hex code is #BB7711. In RGB it's 187, 119, 17, and in HSL it's 36°, 83%, 40%.

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