ORANGES

Caramel

#BD6C33

RGB 189, 108, 51 · HSL 25°, 58%, 47% · CMYK 0, 43, 73, 26

Caramel is #BD6C33 in HEX — rgb(189, 108, 51), hsl(25°, 58%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 73%, 26%).

Caramel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 58%, 47%. 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#BD6C33

RGB189, 108, 51

HSL25°, 58%, 47%

HSV25°, 73%, 74%

CMYK0, 43, 73, 26

Decimal12414003

CSS RGBrgb(189, 108, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 58%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caramel 2166-20

Exact match

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 2 · #C27136

Dulux

Kerikeri NZ10D7

ΔE 2.1 · #C06F32

PPG

Lucky Penny 1201-7

ΔE 2.4 · #BC6F37

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 2.4 · #BF6F31

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 3.2 · #C56E39

Behr

Chai Spice 260D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #BD6A38

Sherwin-Williams

Yam SW6643

ΔE 4.2 · #C36F3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin historic-pumpkin

ΔE 5.6 · #BF763F

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 7.7 · #C26F45

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 8.6 · #A65E2E

Vista Paint

Orange Ballad C-1018

ΔE 8.7 · #B26C3E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 11 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 12 · #C5714F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.5 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.3 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#BD6C33

#3283BD

Analogous

#BD323E

#BD6C33

#BDB232

Triadic

#BD6C33

#32BD6C

#6C32BD

Split-Complementary

#BD6C33

#32BDB2

#323EBD

Tetradic

#BD6C33

#3EBD32

#3283BD

#B232BD

Monochromatic

#442712

#814A22

#BD6C33

#D69566

#E6BFA2

Rectangle

#BD6C33

#83BD32

#3283BD

#6C32BD

Compound

#BD6C33

#BDB232

#3283BD

#323EBD

Variations

Lighter

#D28854

#D6A786

#E3CCBC

Darker

#9A5625

#6C3B18

#40220D

Saturation

#8D7463

#BD6C32

#D76819

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

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.36:1

Deuteranopia

#BD6C33

#9A8C2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD6C33

#7F7F3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD6C33

#BD6871

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#CD7E41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD6C33

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA8366

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#346E98

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: #BD6C33;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD6C33;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel: #BD6C33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel': '#BD6C33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD6C33] text-[#BD6C33]

SCSS

$caramel: #BD6C33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD6C33?

#BD6C33 is Caramel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD6C33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel?

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 Caramel?

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 Caramel?

You can download 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 Caramel?

The hex code is #BD6C33. In RGB it's 189, 108, 51, and in HSL it's 25°, 58%, 47%.

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