ORANGES

Tassel

#C6884A

RGB 198, 136, 74 · HSL 30°, 52%, 53% · CMYK 0, 31, 63, 22

Tassel is #C6884A in HEX — rgb(198, 136, 74), hsl(30°, 52%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 63%, 22%).

Tassel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 52%, 53%. 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#C6884A

RGB198, 136, 74

HSL30°, 52%, 53%

HSV30°, 63%, 78%

CMYK0, 31, 63, 22

Decimal13011018

CSS RGBrgb(198, 136, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 52%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tassel SW6369

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Butterscotch Glaze 990

ΔE 1.7 · #C48446

Vista Paint

Butterscotch Glaze C-989

ΔE 1.9 · #C18345

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 2158-20

ΔE 2.1 · #C78846

Dunn-Edwards

Ginger Spice DE5271

ΔE 2.4 · #CA884E

Valspar

Fancy Suede 3010-5

ΔE 2.7 · #C2874D

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 4.4 · #C08A4F

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 4.5 · #D09258

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 4.7 · #B97C41

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 4.8 · #C38941

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 5.8 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.8 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.2 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.3 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 16.6 · #955F20

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

#C6884A

#4987C5

Analogous

#C54949

#C6884A

#C5C549

Triadic

#C6884A

#49C587

#8749C5

Split-Complementary

#C6884A

#49C5C5

#4949C5

Tetradic

#C6884A

#49C549

#4987C5

#C549C5

Monochromatic

#593B1C

#93612F

#C6884A

#D8AD83

#EAD4BD

Rectangle

#C6884A

#87C549

#4987C5

#8749C5

Compound

#C6884A

#C5C549

#4987C5

#4949C5

Variations

Lighter

#D19F6D

#D7B797

#E4D5C6

Darker

#A76C31

#754A20

#452B11

Saturation

#9A8774

#C58749

#E2872C

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6884A

#AB9D48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6884A

#959555

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6884A

#C7828A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tassel 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

#D49353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6884A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C19877

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.

#4073A6

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: #C6884A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6884A;

CSS Variable

--color-tassel: #C6884A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tassel': '#C6884A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6884A] text-[#C6884A]

SCSS

$tassel: #C6884A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6884A?

#C6884A is Tassel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C6884A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tassel?

Tassel 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 Tassel?

Tassel 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 Tassel?

You can download Tassel 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 Tassel?

The hex code is #C6884A. In RGB it's 198, 136, 74, and in HSL it's 30°, 52%, 53%.

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