ORANGES

Caramelized

#C29871

RGB 194, 152, 113 · HSL 29°, 40%, 60% · CMYK 0, 22, 42, 24

Caramelized is #C29871 in HEX — rgb(194, 152, 113), hsl(29°, 40%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 42%, 24%).

Caramelized pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 40%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C29871

RGB194, 152, 113

HSL29°, 40%, 60%

HSV29°, 42%, 76%

CMYK0, 22, 42, 24

Decimal12753009

CSS RGBrgb(194, 152, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 40%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Caramelized SW9186

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Butternut 1090

ΔE 1.6 · #C49C75

PPG

Tudor Beige 16-17

ΔE 1.9 · #BC946D

Vista Paint

Blonde Shell C-169

ΔE 2 · #BD9671

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BF9974

Hallman-Lindsay

Blonde Shell 170

ΔE 2.5 · #BE9673

Valspar

Pale Blush 3002-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #C79D79

Behr

Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15

ΔE 3.2 · #BE9168

Dulux

Warrant S11E5

ΔE 3.3 · #B8946E

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 3.7 · #C89672

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.9 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 4.3 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.1 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.7 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 15.4 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#C29871

#709AC2

Analogous

#C27072

#C29871

#C2C070

Triadic

#C29871

#70C298

#9870C2

Split-Complementary

#C29871

#70C2C0

#7072C2

Tetradic

#C29871

#72C270

#709AC2

#C070C2

Monochromatic

#6B4B2E

#A17145

#C29871

#D9BEA6

#F0E5DB

Rectangle

#C29871

#9AC270

#709AC2

#9870C2

Compound

#C29871

#C2C070

#709AC2

#7072C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEAC8D

#D7C1AD

#E5DBD1

Darker

#AE7947

#79532F

#47301A

Saturation

#A5998D

#C29870

#E09752

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C29871

#B0A571

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C29871

#A0A077

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C29871

#C39499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramelized 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

#D19F70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C29871

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEA494

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5883AD

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: #C29871;

CSS — background

background-color: #C29871;

CSS Variable

--color-caramelized: #C29871;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramelized': '#C29871' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C29871] text-[#C29871]

SCSS

$caramelized: #C29871;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C29871?

#C29871 is Caramelized, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C29871 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramelized?

Caramelized 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 Caramelized?

Caramelized 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 Caramelized?

You can download Caramelized 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 Caramelized?

The hex code is #C29871. In RGB it's 194, 152, 113, and in HSL it's 29°, 40%, 60%.

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