ORANGES

Molten Caramel

#BB7A39

RGB 187, 122, 57 · HSL 30°, 53%, 48% · CMYK 0, 35, 70, 27

Molten Caramel is #BB7A39 in HEX — rgb(187, 122, 57), hsl(30°, 53%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 70%, 27%).

Molten Caramel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 53%, 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#BB7A39

RGB187, 122, 57

HSL30°, 53%, 48%

HSV30°, 70%, 73%

CMYK0, 35, 70, 27

Decimal12286521

CSS RGBrgb(187, 122, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 53%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 1.6 · #BC7D3D

Benjamin Moore

Dried 2158-10

ΔE 2.4 · #BF803F

Behr

Mulling Spice 280D-6

ΔE 2.6 · #C17B3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 2.6 · #BF7E41

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 3.3 · #B97730

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 3.4 · #B6793D

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 3.6 · #C27F38

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 3.8 · #BA7F38

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Gold DE5300

ΔE 4.4 · #BC8143

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.1 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 6.2 · #CF8744

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 8.6 · #A66B35

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.4 · #D88950

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 12.1 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.9 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.6 · #CB9E59

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

#BB7A39

#3A7ABB

Analogous

#BB3A3A

#BB7A39

#BBBB3A

Triadic

#BB7A39

#3ABB7A

#7A3ABB

Split-Complementary

#BB7A39

#3ABBBB

#3A3ABB

Tetradic

#BB7A39

#3ABB3A

#3A7ABB

#BB3ABB

Monochromatic

#462E16

#815428

#BB7A39

#D3A16F

#E5C7A9

Rectangle

#BB7A39

#7ABB3A

#3A7ABB

#7A3ABB

Compound

#BB7A39

#BBBB3A

#3A7ABB

#3A3ABB

Variations

Lighter

#CD955D

#D3AF8C

#E2D1BF

Darker

#98622B

#6B431C

#3F270F

Saturation

#8E7A67

#BB7A3A

#D87A1D

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

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.96:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7A39

#9F9136

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7A39

#888846

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7A39

#BC747D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Molten Caramel 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

#CC8846

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7A39

Daylight 5500K

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

#B98D6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#396897

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: #BB7A39;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7A39;

CSS Variable

--color-molten-caramel: #BB7A39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'molten-caramel': '#BB7A39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7A39] text-[#BB7A39]

SCSS

$molten-caramel: #BB7A39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7A39?

#BB7A39 is Molten Caramel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7A39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Molten Caramel?

Molten Caramel 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 Molten Caramel?

Molten Caramel 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 Molten Caramel?

You can download Molten Caramel 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 Molten Caramel?

The hex code is #BB7A39. In RGB it's 187, 122, 57, and in HSL it's 30°, 53%, 48%.

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