ORANGES

Espresso Tonic

#C18B5B

RGB 193, 139, 91 · HSL 28°, 45%, 56% · CMYK 0, 28, 53, 24

Espresso Tonic is #C18B5B in HEX — rgb(193, 139, 91), hsl(28°, 45%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 53%, 24%).

Espresso Tonic pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 45%, 56%. 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#C18B5B

RGB193, 139, 91

HSL28°, 45%, 56%

HSV28°, 53%, 76%

CMYK0, 28, 53, 24

Decimal12684123

CSS RGBrgb(193, 139, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 45%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 1.1 · #C48E5E

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 1147

ΔE 1.4 · #BF885A

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 2.3 · #C28E61

Valspar

Pronghorn 3002-5A

ΔE 2.4 · #BF8655

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

ΔE 2.5 · #C68B5A

Behr

Glazed Ginger PPU3-13

ΔE 2.6 · #C28B60

Vista Paint

Peace of Mind C-1003

ΔE 3.9 · #BF865D

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 4.2 · #BB8E5E

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 5.2 · #C28359

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 5.8 · #C08A4F

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 8.7 · #C49C6D

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.4 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 12.5 · #E4A467

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#C18B5B

#5C92C1

Analogous

#C15C60

#C18B5B

#C1BE5C

Triadic

#C18B5B

#5CC18B

#8B5CC1

Split-Complementary

#C18B5B

#5CC1BE

#5C60C1

Tetradic

#C18B5B

#60C15C

#5C92C1

#BE5CC1

Monochromatic

#604024

#98653A

#C18B5B

#D6B394

#EBDACB

Rectangle

#C18B5B

#92C15C

#5C92C1

#8B5CC1

Compound

#C18B5B

#C1BE5C

#5C92C1

#5C60C1

Variations

Lighter

#CEA37D

#D5BAA2

#E4D7CB

Darker

#A86F3C

#754C28

#452C16

Saturation

#9E8E80

#C18B5C

#E0893D

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C18B5B

#AA9D5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C18B5B

#969663

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C18B5B

#C2868D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Espresso Tonic 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

#D0955F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C18B5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9A84

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.

#4B7CA8

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: #C18B5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C18B5B;

CSS Variable

--color-espresso-tonic: #C18B5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'espresso-tonic': '#C18B5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C18B5B] text-[#C18B5B]

SCSS

$espresso-tonic: #C18B5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C18B5B?

#C18B5B is Espresso Tonic, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C18B5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Espresso Tonic?

Espresso Tonic 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 Espresso Tonic?

Espresso Tonic 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 Espresso Tonic?

You can download Espresso Tonic 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 Espresso Tonic?

The hex code is #C18B5B. In RGB it's 193, 139, 91, and in HSL it's 28°, 45%, 56%.

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