ORANGES

Clove Bud

#C38162

RGB 195, 129, 98 · HSL 19°, 45%, 57% · CMYK 0, 34, 50, 24

Clove Bud is #C38162 in HEX — rgb(195, 129, 98), hsl(19°, 45%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 50%, 24%).

Clove Bud pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 45%, 57%. 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#C38162

RGB195, 129, 98

HSL19°, 45%, 57%

HSV19°, 50%, 76%

CMYK0, 34, 50, 24

Decimal12812642

CSS RGBrgb(195, 129, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 45%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Clove Bud 2004-5B

Exact match

Dulux

Sassy S09G6

ΔE 3.2 · #C18562

Behr

Cabana Melon MQ4-39

ΔE 3.3 · #C68269

Sherwin-Williams

Subdued Sienna SW9009

ΔE 3.4 · #CC896C

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Apple DE5215

ΔE 3.6 · #B87A59

Vista Paint

Autumn's Hills C-37

ΔE 3.9 · #BA7B61

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4 · #C37C59

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn's Hill 38

ΔE 4.3 · #BA7A61

Benjamin Moore

Suntan 1217

ΔE 4.4 · #B77E5F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.8 · #C1876B

Kilz

Timeless Terra Cotta LB130-02

ΔE 5.6 · #D2866D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 6.3 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 6.6 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.5 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.2 · #E09673

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#C38162

#60A3C3

Analogous

#C36072

#C38162

#C3B160

Triadic

#C38162

#60C37F

#7F60C3

Split-Complementary

#C38162

#60C3B1

#6072C3

Tetradic

#C38162

#72C360

#60A3C3

#B160C3

Monochromatic

#643926

#9B593B

#C38162

#D8AC97

#EDD8CF

Rectangle

#C38162

#A3C360

#60A3C3

#7F60C3

Compound

#C38162

#C3B160

#60A3C3

#6072C3

Variations

Lighter

#CF9980

#D6B4A4

#E5D4CD

Darker

#AB603D

#784128

#472616

Saturation

#A08C83

#C37F60

#E17442

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.64:1

Deuteranopia

#C38162

#A59A60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C38162

#8F8F67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C38162

#C37F85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clove Bud 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

#D28D65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C38162

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF9289

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.

#4C8DAB

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: #C38162;

CSS — background

background-color: #C38162;

CSS Variable

--color-clove-bud: #C38162;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clove-bud': '#C38162' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C38162] text-[#C38162]

SCSS

$clove-bud: #C38162;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C38162?

#C38162 is Clove Bud, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C38162 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clove Bud?

Clove Bud 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 Clove Bud?

Clove Bud 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 Clove Bud?

You can download Clove Bud 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 Clove Bud?

The hex code is #C38162. In RGB it's 195, 129, 98, and in HSL it's 19°, 45%, 57%.

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