ORANGES

Jack O Lantern

#C25A31

RGB 194, 90, 49 · HSL 17°, 60%, 48% · CMYK 0, 54, 75, 24

Jack O Lantern is #C25A31 in HEX — rgb(194, 90, 49), hsl(17°, 60%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 75%, 24%).

Jack O Lantern pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 60%, 48%. 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#C25A31

RGB194, 90, 49

HSL17°, 60%, 48%

HSV17°, 75%, 76%

CMYK0, 54, 75, 24

Decimal12737073

CSS RGBrgb(194, 90, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 60%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Jack O Lantern M220-7

Exact match

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 1.4 · #C35831

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 3 · #C35530

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 3.7 · #CA5A31

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 3.8 · #CE5F38

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 4.5 · #CD5B33

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 5.6 · #CC6735

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 5.8 · #CF6837

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 6.2 · #BF5B3C

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 6.7 · #C2653D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 7.1 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 10.9 · #DA5838

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 12.2 · #C26F45

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 12.3 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 13.1 · #C27136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#C25A31

#319AC4

Analogous

#C43151

#C25A31

#C4A431

Triadic

#C25A31

#31C45B

#5B31C4

Split-Complementary

#C25A31

#31C4A4

#3151C4

Tetradic

#C25A31

#51C431

#319AC4

#A431C4

Monochromatic

#492212

#873E22

#C25A31

#D98868

#E9B8A5

Rectangle

#C25A31

#9AC431

#319AC4

#5B31C4

Compound

#C25A31

#C4A431

#319AC4

#3151C4

Variations

Lighter

#D57955

#D89E87

#E4C8BD

Darker

#A04724

#703017

#421B0C

Saturation

#907164

#C45B31

#DC5018

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.80:1

Deuteranopia

#C25A31

#95882A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C25A31

#757538

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C25A31

#C15963

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Jack O Lantern 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

#D17040

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C25A31

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE7564

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#337F9D

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: #C25A31;

CSS — background

background-color: #C25A31;

CSS Variable

--color-jack-o-lantern: #C25A31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jack-o-lantern': '#C25A31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C25A31] text-[#C25A31]

SCSS

$jack-o-lantern: #C25A31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C25A31?

#C25A31 is Jack O Lantern, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C25A31 warm or cool?

Jack O Lantern reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Jack O Lantern?

Jack O Lantern 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 Jack O Lantern?

Jack O Lantern 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 Jack O Lantern?

You can download Jack O Lantern 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 Jack O Lantern?

The hex code is #C25A31. In RGB it's 194, 90, 49, and in HSL it's 17°, 60%, 48%.

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