ORANGES

Back to School

#C1853B

RGB 193, 133, 59 · HSL 33°, 53%, 49% · CMYK 0, 31, 69, 24

Back to School is #C1853B in HEX — rgb(193, 133, 59), hsl(33°, 53%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 69%, 24%).

Back to School pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 53%, 49%. 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#C1853B

RGB193, 133, 59

HSL33°, 53%, 49%

HSV33°, 69%, 76%

CMYK0, 31, 69, 24

Decimal12682555

CSS RGBrgb(193, 133, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 53%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 1.3 · #BD8339

Behr

Toffee Tart M250-6

ΔE 1.6 · #BE8138

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 2.7 · #B98033

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 2.7 · #BA7F38

Benjamin Moore

Dash 2159-10

ΔE 2.8 · #C58A3B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 3.2 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C68736

Dulux

Colonel Mustard S14F9

ΔE 3.9 · #B67E38

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 4.5 · #CD9147

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 5.2 · #BC7D3D

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 5.6 · #B88541

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 5.8 · #B98841

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.7 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.8 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 15.8 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#C1853B

#3B76BF

Analogous

#BF413B

#C1853B

#B9BF3B

Triadic

#C1853B

#3BBF84

#843BBF

Split-Complementary

#C1853B

#3BB9BF

#413BBF

Tetradic

#C1853B

#3BBF41

#3B76BF

#BF3BB9

Monochromatic

#4A3317

#855B29

#C1853B

#D4A873

#E6CCAD

Rectangle

#C1853B

#76BF3B

#3B76BF

#843BBF

Compound

#C1853B

#B9BF3B

#3B76BF

#413BBF

Variations

Lighter

#CE9C60

#D4B48E

#E2D3C1

Darker

#9C6A2C

#6D491D

#402A10

Saturation

#917F69

#BF843B

#DD871D

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#C1853B

#A89938

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1853B

#92924A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1853B

#C27E87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Back to School 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

#D09047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1853B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD956C

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.

#3A659A

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: #C1853B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1853B;

CSS Variable

--color-back-to-school: #C1853B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'back-to-school': '#C1853B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1853B] text-[#C1853B]

SCSS

$back-to-school: #C1853B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1853B?

#C1853B is Back to School, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1853B warm or cool?

Back to School reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Back to School?

Back to School 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 Back to School?

Back to School 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 Back to School?

You can download Back to School 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 Back to School?

The hex code is #C1853B. In RGB it's 193, 133, 59, and in HSL it's 33°, 53%, 49%.

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