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Geebung

#C5832E

RGB 197, 131, 46 · HSL 34°, 62%, 48% · CMYK 0, 34, 77, 23

Geebung is #C5832E in HEX — rgb(197, 131, 46), hsl(34°, 62%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 77%, 23%).

Geebung pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 62%, 48%. 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#C5832E

RGB197, 131, 46

HSL34°, 62%, 48%

HSV34°, 77%, 77%

CMYK0, 34, 77, 23

Decimal12944174

CSS RGBrgb(197, 131, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 62%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 2.9 · #C68736

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 3.6 · #C78538

Behr

Light Copper 310D-6

ΔE 4.4 · #C3882B

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 4.7 · #CB8135

Benjamin Moore

Pumpkin 2156-20

ΔE 5.1 · #CD802E

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 5.3 · #C58C37

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 5.5 · #C68D37

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 5.7 · #BB852F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.8 · #B97D31

Dunn-Edwards

Suede Vest DE5279

ΔE 6.5 · #D79043

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 7.8 · #AF7C20

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 8.1 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 8.6 · #DA9A40

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.4 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.7 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.9 · #CB9E59

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

#C5832E

#2F70C6

Analogous

#C6392F

#C5832E

#BCC62F

Triadic

#C5832E

#2FC685

#852FC6

Split-Complementary

#C5832E

#2FBCC6

#392FC6

Tetradic

#C5832E

#2FC639

#2F70C6

#C62FBC

Monochromatic

#4A3211

#885B20

#C5832E

#DBA866

#EACCA4

Rectangle

#C5832E

#70C62F

#2F70C6

#852FC6

Compound

#C5832E

#BCC62F

#2F70C6

#392FC6

Variations

Lighter

#D79E53

#D9B586

#E5D3BC

Darker

#A26A22

#714915

#432B0B

Saturation

#917D64

#C6852F

#DE8817

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#C5832E

#AA9A2A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5832E

#919141

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5832E

#C67C85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Geebung 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

#D38F3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5832E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09462

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#31619F

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: #C5832E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5832E;

CSS Variable

--color-geebung: #C5832E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geebung': '#C5832E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5832E] text-[#C5832E]

SCSS

$geebung: #C5832E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5832E?

#C5832E is Geebung, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5832E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Geebung?

Geebung 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 Geebung?

Geebung 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 Geebung?

You can download Geebung 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 Geebung?

The hex code is #C5832E. In RGB it's 197, 131, 46, and in HSL it's 34°, 62%, 48%.

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