ORANGES

Mulling Spice

#C17B3D

RGB 193, 123, 61 · HSL 28°, 52%, 50% · CMYK 0, 36, 68, 24

Mulling Spice is #C17B3D in HEX — rgb(193, 123, 61), hsl(28°, 52%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 68%, 24%).

Mulling Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 52%, 50%. 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#C17B3D

RGB193, 123, 61

HSL28°, 52%, 50%

HSV28°, 68%, 76%

CMYK0, 36, 68, 24

Decimal12679997

CSS RGBrgb(193, 123, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 52%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mulling Spice 280D-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-10

ΔE 2.7 · #C67C3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 2.8 · #BF7E41

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 3.3 · #BC7D3D

Dunn-Edwards

Sedona at Sunset DE5272

ΔE 4.1 · #BF7C45

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 4.2 · #C27F38

Sherwin-Williams

Saucy Gold SW6370

ΔE 4.3 · #B6743B

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 4.7 · #B97730

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 4.7 · #B6793D

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 5.1 · #CF8744

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 7.1 · #B97D31

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 7.3 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.3 · #D88950

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12.2 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.2 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#C17B3D

#3D84C2

Analogous

#C23D42

#C17B3D

#C2BD3D

Triadic

#C17B3D

#3DC27B

#7B3DC2

Split-Complementary

#C17B3D

#3DC2BD

#3D42C2

Tetradic

#C17B3D

#42C23D

#3D84C2

#BD3DC2

Monochromatic

#4E3118

#88562B

#C17B3D

#D4A377

#E7CAB1

Rectangle

#C17B3D

#84C23D

#3D84C2

#7B3DC2

Compound

#C17B3D

#C2BD3D

#3D84C2

#3D42C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE9564

#D4B091

#E3D1C2

Darker

#9E622E

#6E431E

#412710

Saturation

#937E6C

#C27B3D

#E0791F

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.17:1

Deuteranopia

#C17B3D

#A3953A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C17B3D

#8A8A49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C17B3D

#C1767E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mulling Spice 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

#D08949

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C17B3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8E6D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3C709C

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: #C17B3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C17B3D;

CSS Variable

--color-mulling-spice: #C17B3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mulling-spice': '#C17B3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C17B3D] text-[#C17B3D]

SCSS

$mulling-spice: #C17B3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C17B3D?

#C17B3D is Mulling Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C17B3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mulling Spice?

Mulling Spice 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 Mulling Spice?

Mulling Spice 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 Mulling Spice?

You can download Mulling Spice 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 Mulling Spice?

The hex code is #C17B3D. In RGB it's 193, 123, 61, and in HSL it's 28°, 52%, 50%.

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