ORANGES

Orange Squash

#C27635

RGB 194, 118, 53 · HSL 28°, 57%, 48% · CMYK 0, 39, 73, 24

Orange Squash is #C27635 in HEX — rgb(194, 118, 53), hsl(28°, 57%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 73%, 24%).

Orange Squash pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 57%, 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#C27635

RGB194, 118, 53

HSL28°, 57%, 48%

HSV28°, 73%, 76%

CMYK0, 39, 73, 24

Decimal12744245

CSS RGBrgb(194, 118, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 57%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-10

ΔE 2.4 · #C67C3B

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 3.1 · #BF6F31

Dulux

Orange Squash S10G9

ΔE 3.2 · #C27135

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 3.4 · #C27136

Behr

Mulling Spice 280D-6

ΔE 4 · #C17B3D

PPG

Lucky Penny 1201-7

ΔE 4.7 · #BC6F37

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 5 · #D28240

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin historic-pumpkin

ΔE 5.4 · #BF763F

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 6 · #CB8135

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 6.8 · #C56E39

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.2 · #B97D31

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 8.3 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 8.6 · #D88950

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12.2 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 15 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#C27635

#357FC0

Analogous

#C03539

#C27635

#C0BC35

Triadic

#C27635

#35C076

#7635C0

Split-Complementary

#C27635

#35C0BC

#3539C0

Tetradic

#C27635

#39C035

#357FC0

#BC35C0

Monochromatic

#482C14

#845124

#C27635

#D69D6B

#E7C5A7

Rectangle

#C27635

#7FC035

#357FC0

#7635C0

Compound

#C27635

#C0BC35

#357FC0

#3539C0

Variations

Lighter

#D19158

#D6AD89

#E3CFBE

Darker

#9D5E27

#6E4119

#41250D

Saturation

#8F7965

#C07635

#DA741A

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

3.54:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.94:1

Deuteranopia

#C27635

#A19331

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C27635

#878742

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C27635

#C2717A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange Squash 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

#D18543

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C27635

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE8A67

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.

#366B9A

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: #C27635;

CSS — background

background-color: #C27635;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-squash: #C27635;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-squash': '#C27635' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C27635] text-[#C27635]

SCSS

$orange-squash: #C27635;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C27635?

#C27635 is Orange Squash, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C27635 warm or cool?

Orange Squash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orange Squash?

Orange Squash 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 Orange Squash?

Orange Squash 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 Orange Squash?

You can download Orange Squash 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 Orange Squash?

The hex code is #C27635. In RGB it's 194, 118, 53, and in HSL it's 28°, 57%, 48%.

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