ORANGES

Auric

#C48919

RGB 196, 137, 25 · HSL 39°, 77%, 43% · CMYK 0, 30, 87, 23

Auric is #C48919 in HEX — rgb(196, 137, 25), hsl(39°, 77%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 87%, 23%).

Auric pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 77%, 43%. 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#C48919

RGB196, 137, 25

HSL39°, 77%, 43%

HSV39°, 87%, 77%

CMYK0, 30, 87, 23

Decimal12880153

CSS RGBrgb(196, 137, 25)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 77%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 5.7 · #D19431

Behr

Turmeric M290-7

ΔE 5.7 · #BC8B08

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 6.6 · #D19932

Vista Paint

Yellow Shout C-934

ΔE 7.3 · #CE9933

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 7.6 · #C89134

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 8 · #BC911F

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 8.5 · #C79535

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 9.6 · #E3A031

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10 · #AF7C20

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.3 · #BF8D35

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 10.4 · #A98307

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 11 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.9 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 17.9 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#C48919

#1954C2

Analogous

#C23319

#C48919

#A9C219

Triadic

#C48919

#19C287

#8719C2

Split-Complementary

#C48919

#19A9C2

#3319C2

Tetradic

#C48919

#19C233

#1954C2

#C219A9

Monochromatic

#3B2908

#7E5810

#C48919

#E6AD41

#EFCA85

Rectangle

#C48919

#54C219

#1954C2

#8719C2

Compound

#C48919

#A9C219

#1954C2

#3319C2

Variations

Lighter

#E4A631

#E1B96F

#E8D4B1

Darker

#9F6D11

#6F4C09

#422C04

Saturation

#877554

#C28719

#CF8B0D

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#C48919

#AD9C12

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48919

#959539

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48919

#C6818A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Auric 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

#D2932E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48919

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09852

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#204B9A

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: #C48919;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48919;

CSS Variable

--color-auric: #C48919;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'auric': '#C48919' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48919] text-[#C48919]

SCSS

$auric: #C48919;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48919?

#C48919 is Auric, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C48919 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Auric?

Auric 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 Auric?

Auric 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 Auric?

You can download Auric 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 Auric?

The hex code is #C48919. In RGB it's 196, 137, 25, and in HSL it's 39°, 77%, 43%.

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