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Crema

#C16104

RGB 193, 97, 4 · HSL 30°, 96%, 39% · CMYK 0, 50, 98, 24

Crema is #C16104 in HEX — rgb(193, 97, 4), hsl(30°, 96%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 98%, 24%).

Crema pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 96%, 39%. 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#C16104

RGB193, 97, 4

HSL30°, 96%, 39%

HSV30°, 98%, 76%

CMYK0, 50, 98, 24

Decimal12673284

CSS RGBrgb(193, 97, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 96%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Acorn Spice S-H-280

ΔE 5.1 · #B55C08

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 7.7 · #D27326

Dulux

Sunbird Orange S10H9

ΔE 10.3 · #D97B2D

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 12.1 · #E87931

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 12.5 · #C66B30

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 12.8 · #EC7C26

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 13.6 · #E47237

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 14.5 · #CE7639

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 14.8 · #F0843A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 15.1 · #E66C35

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 15.3 · #DF892A

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 16.5 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 16.9 · #F07B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.9 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 21.7 · #9F5224

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 23.2 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#C16104

#0463C3

Analogous

#C30404

#C16104

#C3C304

Triadic

#C16104

#04C363

#6304C3

Split-Complementary

#C16104

#04C3C3

#0404C3

Tetradic

#C16104

#04C304

#0463C3

#C304C3

Monochromatic

#2D1701

#783D02

#C16104

#FA8A19

#FCB064

Rectangle

#C16104

#63C304

#0463C3

#6304C3

Compound

#C16104

#C3C304

#0463C3

#0404C3

Variations

Lighter

#FA830B

#EEA256

#EDC9A4

Darker

#9F5000

#6D3700

#402000

Saturation

#806347

#C36304

#C56302

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

4.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.98:1

Deuteranopia

#C16104

#988900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C16104

#797923

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C16104

#C15D68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crema 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

#D0751E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C16104

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD7A42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#115598

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: #C16104;

CSS — background

background-color: #C16104;

CSS Variable

--color-crema: #C16104;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crema': '#C16104' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C16104] text-[#C16104]

SCSS

$crema: #C16104;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C16104?

#C16104 is Crema, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C16104 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crema?

Crema 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 Crema?

Crema 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 Crema?

You can download Crema 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 Crema?

The hex code is #C16104. In RGB it's 193, 97, 4, and in HSL it's 30°, 96%, 39%.

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