ORANGES

Fall Leaves

#C3681B

RGB 195, 104, 27 · HSL 28°, 76%, 44% · CMYK 0, 47, 86, 24

Fall Leaves is #C3681B in HEX — rgb(195, 104, 27), hsl(28°, 76%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 86%, 24%).

Fall Leaves pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 76%, 44%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C3681B

RGB195, 104, 27

HSL28°, 76%, 44%

HSV28°, 86%, 76%

CMYK0, 47, 86, 24

Decimal12806171

CSS RGBrgb(195, 104, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 76%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fall Leaves 270D-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 4.7 · #D27326

Dulux

Nomadic Style SB7C6

ΔE 6.4 · #CF7730

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 7.6 · #C66B30

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 8.9 · #D26B33

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 9.2 · #CE7639

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 10.6 · #D28233

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 10.7 · #C27136

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 10.8 · #D68339

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 11.5 · #C56E39

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 13.2 · #EA8A42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.8 · #EC7C26

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 15 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 17.5 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 19.4 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#C3681B

#1B76C5

Analogous

#C51B21

#C3681B

#C5C01B

Triadic

#C3681B

#1BC56B

#6B1BC5

Split-Complementary

#C3681B

#1BC5C0

#1B21C5

Tetradic

#C3681B

#21C51B

#1B76C5

#C01BC5

Monochromatic

#3F2209

#824612

#C3681B

#E69147

#EFB98A

Rectangle

#C3681B

#76C51B

#1B76C5

#6B1BC5

Compound

#C3681B

#C5C01B

#1B76C5

#1B21C5

Variations

Lighter

#E48736

#E1A672

#E8CBB2

Darker

#A15512

#713A0A

#432205

Saturation

#8A6E57

#C56B1B

#D36A0D

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.32:1

Deuteranopia

#C3681B

#9C8D0D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3681B

#7E7E2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3681B

#C3646E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fall Leaves 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

#D27B2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3681B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF8054

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.

#22639D

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: #C3681B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3681B;

CSS Variable

--color-fall-leaves: #C3681B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fall-leaves': '#C3681B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3681B] text-[#C3681B]

SCSS

$fall-leaves: #C3681B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3681B?

#C3681B is Fall Leaves, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3681B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fall Leaves?

Fall Leaves 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 Fall Leaves?

Fall Leaves 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 Fall Leaves?

You can download Fall Leaves 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 Fall Leaves?

The hex code is #C3681B. In RGB it's 195, 104, 27, and in HSL it's 28°, 76%, 44%.

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