ORANGES

Caramel Toffee

#C27E43

RGB 194, 126, 67 · HSL 28°, 51%, 51% · CMYK 0, 35, 65, 24

Caramel Toffee is #C27E43 in HEX — rgb(194, 126, 67), hsl(28°, 51%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 65%, 24%).

Caramel Toffee pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 51%, 51%. 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#C27E43

RGB194, 126, 67

HSL28°, 51%, 51%

HSV28°, 65%, 76%

CMYK0, 35, 65, 24

Decimal12746307

CSS RGBrgb(194, 126, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 51%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Beeswax Candle 991

ΔE 1.5 · #BF7E41

Dunn-Edwards

Sedona at Sunset DE5272

ΔE 2.2 · #BF7C45

Behr

Mulling Spice 280D-6

ΔE 2.3 · #C17B3D

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 3.1 · #BC7D3D

Benjamin Moore

Dried 2158-10

ΔE 3.3 · #BF803F

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 3.5 · #B97C41

PPG

Gingerbread 1201-6

ΔE 3.6 · #CC8149

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 3.9 · #B6793D

Sherwin-Williams

Saucy Gold SW6370

ΔE 4.1 · #B6743B

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 5.6 · #CF8744

Kilz

Bright Marigold TB-95

ΔE 6.3 · #D68A53

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 6.8 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.1 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.3 · #D69C54

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 12.6 · #A65E2E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#C27E43

#4286C2

Analogous

#C24247

#C27E43

#C2BE42

Triadic

#C27E43

#42C27E

#7E42C2

Split-Complementary

#C27E43

#42C2BE

#4247C2

Tetradic

#C27E43

#47C242

#4286C2

#BE42C2

Monochromatic

#51341A

#8B592D

#C27E43

#D5A57C

#E7CDB6

Rectangle

#C27E43

#86C242

#4286C2

#7E42C2

Compound

#C27E43

#C2BE42

#4286C2

#4247C2

Variations

Lighter

#CE9868

#D5B294

#E3D2C4

Darker

#A06430

#70451F

#422811

Saturation

#95816F

#C27E42

#E07C24

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.36:1

Deuteranopia

#C27E43

#A59740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C27E43

#8D8D4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C27E43

#C27981

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Toffee 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

#D18B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C27E43

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE9072

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.

#3F729E

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: #C27E43;

CSS — background

background-color: #C27E43;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-toffee: #C27E43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-toffee': '#C27E43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C27E43] text-[#C27E43]

SCSS

$caramel-toffee: #C27E43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C27E43?

#C27E43 is Caramel Toffee, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C27E43 warm or cool?

Caramel Toffee reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Caramel Toffee?

Caramel Toffee 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 Caramel Toffee?

Caramel Toffee 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 Caramel Toffee?

You can download Caramel Toffee 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 Caramel Toffee?

The hex code is #C27E43. In RGB it's 194, 126, 67, and in HSL it's 28°, 51%, 51%.

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