ORANGES

Automn Fox

#C38743

RGB 195, 135, 67 · HSL 32°, 52%, 51% · CMYK 0, 31, 66, 24

Automn Fox is #C38743 in HEX — rgb(195, 135, 67), hsl(32°, 52%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 66%, 24%).

Automn Fox pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 52%, 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#C38743

RGB195, 135, 67

HSL32°, 52%, 51%

HSV32°, 66%, 76%

CMYK0, 31, 66, 24

Decimal12814147

CSS RGBrgb(195, 135, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 52%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 2158-20

ΔE 1.6 · #C78846

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 2 · #C38941

Sherwin-Williams

Tassel SW6369

ΔE 3 · #C6884A

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Glaze C-989

ΔE 3.1 · #C18345

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Glaze 990

ΔE 3.2 · #C48446

Dulux

Red Ochre S13F8

ΔE 3.3 · #BC8743

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Gold DE5300

ΔE 3.6 · #BC8143

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 4.4 · #B88541

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 4.5 · #CD9147

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 4.9 · #C27F38

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 5.6 · #CF8744

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.8 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.4 · #D88950

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 16 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#C38743

#417EC3

Analogous

#C34541

#C38743

#BFC341

Triadic

#C38743

#41C386

#8641C3

Split-Complementary

#C38743

#41BFC3

#4541C3

Tetradic

#C38743

#41C345

#417EC3

#C341BF

Monochromatic

#51371A

#8C5F2C

#C38743

#D5AB7B

#E8D0B5

Rectangle

#C38743

#7EC341

#417EC3

#8641C3

Compound

#C38743

#BFC341

#417EC3

#4541C3

Variations

Lighter

#CF9F67

#D5B693

#E3D4C3

Darker

#A16C2F

#704A1F

#432B11

Saturation

#96836F

#C38641

#E18823

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#C38743

#AA9B41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C38743

#939350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C38743

#C48189

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Automn Fox 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

#D2924D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C38743

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF9772

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3E6B9F

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: #C38743;

CSS — background

background-color: #C38743;

CSS Variable

--color-automn-fox: #C38743;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'automn-fox': '#C38743' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C38743] text-[#C38743]

SCSS

$automn-fox: #C38743;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C38743?

#C38743 is Automn Fox, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C38743 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Automn Fox?

Automn Fox 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 Automn Fox?

Automn Fox 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 Automn Fox?

You can download Automn Fox 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 Automn Fox?

The hex code is #C38743. In RGB it's 195, 135, 67, and in HSL it's 32°, 52%, 51%.

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