ORANGES

Caramelised Peach

#C56F2B

RGB 197, 111, 43 · HSL 26°, 64%, 47% · CMYK 0, 44, 78, 23

Caramelised Peach is #C56F2B in HEX — rgb(197, 111, 43), hsl(26°, 64%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 78%, 23%).

Caramelised Peach pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 64%, 47%. 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#C56F2B

RGB197, 111, 43

HSL26°, 64%, 47%

HSV26°, 78%, 77%

CMYK0, 44, 78, 23

Decimal12939051

CSS RGBrgb(197, 111, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 64%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nomadic Style SB7C6

ΔE 3.5 · #CF7730

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 4.1 · #C66B30

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 4.3 · #CD7A33

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 4.3 · #CE7639

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 5.4 · #C27136

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 5.7 · #C67727

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 6.8 · #C56E39

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 7.5 · #D08135

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 7.6 · #D68339

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 7.8 · #D28240

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 11.5 · #EA8A42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 12.4 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.8 · #B97D31

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 14.2 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16.6 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 17.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#C56F2B

#2B82C5

Analogous

#C52B35

#C56F2B

#C5BA2B

Triadic

#C56F2B

#2BC56E

#6E2BC5

Split-Complementary

#C56F2B

#2BC5BA

#2B35C5

Tetradic

#C56F2B

#35C52B

#2B82C5

#BA2BC5

Monochromatic

#472810

#864B1D

#C56F2B

#DC9660

#EABF9F

Rectangle

#C56F2B

#82C52B

#2B82C5

#6E2BC5

Compound

#C56F2B

#C5BA2B

#2B82C5

#2B35C5

Variations

Lighter

#D88A4E

#DAA882

#E5CDBB

Darker

#A0571F

#703C14

#43230A

Saturation

#8F7561

#C56E2B

#DA6B16

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#C56F2B

#A09124

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C56F2B

#83833A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C56F2B

#C56A74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramelised Peach 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

#D3803B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C56F2B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08560

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.

#2E6D9D

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: #C56F2B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C56F2B;

CSS Variable

--color-caramelised-peach: #C56F2B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramelised-peach': '#C56F2B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C56F2B] text-[#C56F2B]

SCSS

$caramelised-peach: #C56F2B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C56F2B?

#C56F2B is Caramelised Peach, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C56F2B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramelised Peach?

Caramelised Peach 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 Caramelised Peach?

Caramelised Peach 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 Caramelised Peach?

You can download Caramelised Peach 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 Caramelised Peach?

The hex code is #C56F2B. In RGB it's 197, 111, 43, and in HSL it's 26°, 64%, 47%.

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