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Mulling Spice

#C18654

RGB 193, 134, 84 · HSL 28°, 47%, 54% · CMYK 0, 31, 56, 24

Mulling Spice is #C18654 in HEX — rgb(193, 134, 84), hsl(28°, 47%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 56%, 24%).

Mulling Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 47%, 54%. 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#C18654

RGB193, 134, 84

HSL28°, 47%, 54%

HSV28°, 56%, 76%

CMYK0, 31, 56, 24

Decimal12682836

CSS RGBrgb(193, 134, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 47%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pronghorn 3002-5A

ΔE 1.2 · #BF8655

Behr

Butter Rum PPU4-3

ΔE 2 · #C38551

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Amber SW2817

ΔE 2 · #C08650

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

ΔE 2 · #C68B5A

Dulux

Tuscan Sunset S11F7

ΔE 2.3 · #BD8753

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 1147

ΔE 3.2 · #BF885A

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 4.2 · #C28359

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BD7C4E

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 4.8 · #CE9059

Hallman-Lindsay

Peace Of Mind 1004

ΔE 5.5 · #C1875F

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 10.8 · #D88950

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 11.6 · #CF8744

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.9 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 12 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.7 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.7 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#C18654

#538DC1

Analogous

#C15356

#C18654

#C1BD53

Triadic

#C18654

#53C186

#8653C1

Split-Complementary

#C18654

#53C1BD

#5356C1

Tetradic

#C18654

#56C153

#538DC1

#BD53C1

Monochromatic

#5A3B20

#926035

#C18654

#D5AD8B

#E9D5C3

Rectangle

#C18654

#8DC153

#538DC1

#8653C1

Compound

#C18654

#C1BD53

#538DC1

#5356C1

Variations

Lighter

#CD9E75

#D5B79D

#E3D5C8

Darker

#A56B38

#734925

#442A14

Saturation

#9A8979

#C18653

#E08433

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.81:1

Deuteranopia

#C18654

#A79A52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C18654

#92925C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C18654

#C28188

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

#D0915A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C18654

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD967E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4678A4

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: #C18654;

CSS — background

background-color: #C18654;

CSS Variable

--color-mulling-spice: #C18654;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mulling-spice': '#C18654' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C18654] text-[#C18654]

SCSS

$mulling-spice: #C18654;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C18654?

#C18654 is Mulling Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C18654 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 #C18654. In RGB it's 193, 134, 84, and in HSL it's 28°, 47%, 54%.

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