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Calico Cat

#C48E36

RGB 196, 142, 54 · HSL 37°, 57%, 49% · CMYK 0, 28, 72, 23

Calico Cat is #C48E36 in HEX — rgb(196, 142, 54), hsl(37°, 57%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 72%, 23%).

Calico Cat pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 57%, 49%. 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#C48E36

RGB196, 142, 54

HSL37°, 57%, 49%

HSV37°, 72%, 77%

CMYK0, 28, 72, 23

Decimal12881462

CSS RGBrgb(196, 142, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 57%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 1 · #C68F39

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 1.1 · #C68E38

Dulux

Oro S15F9

ΔE 1.4 · #C28F36

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 1.4 · #C69035

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 2 · #BF8D35

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 2.5 · #C89134

Behr

Glazed Pears M270-6

ΔE 2.7 · #CC953C

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 5.1 · #BB8D3B

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 5.1 · #C68736

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 6.7 · #CF954A

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 7.1 · #CC9249

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 7.2 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.4 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.4 · #CB9E59

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 12.5 · #A98307

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#C48E36

#366CC4

Analogous

#C44636

#C48E36

#B4C436

Triadic

#C48E36

#36C48E

#8E36C4

Split-Complementary

#C48E36

#36B4C4

#4636C4

Tetradic

#C48E36

#36C446

#366CC4

#C436B4

Monochromatic

#4C3715

#886225

#C48E36

#D8AF6F

#E8D1AB

Rectangle

#C48E36

#6CC436

#366CC4

#8E36C4

Compound

#C48E36

#B4C436

#366CC4

#4636C4

Variations

Lighter

#D2A55C

#D7BA8B

#E4D6BF

Darker

#A07228

#704F1A

#422E0E

Saturation

#928268

#C48E36

#DF941B

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C48E36

#AF9F34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48E36

#999949

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48E36

#C6868F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Calico Cat 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

#D29744

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48E36

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09C68

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.

#375E9E

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: #C48E36;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48E36;

CSS Variable

--color-calico-cat: #C48E36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calico-cat': '#C48E36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48E36] text-[#C48E36]

SCSS

$calico-cat: #C48E36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48E36?

#C48E36 is Calico Cat, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C48E36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calico Cat?

Calico Cat 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 Calico Cat?

Calico Cat 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 Calico Cat?

You can download Calico Cat 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 Calico Cat?

The hex code is #C48E36. In RGB it's 196, 142, 54, and in HSL it's 37°, 57%, 49%.

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