ORANGES

Broomstick

#C68B5A

RGB 198, 139, 90 · HSL 27°, 49%, 56% · CMYK 0, 30, 55, 22

Broomstick is #C68B5A in HEX — rgb(198, 139, 90), hsl(27°, 49%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 55%, 22%).

Broomstick pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 49%, 56%. 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#C68B5A

RGB198, 139, 90

HSL27°, 49%, 56%

HSV27°, 55%, 78%

CMYK0, 30, 55, 22

Decimal13011802

CSS RGBrgb(198, 139, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 49%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Broomstick 16-19

Exact match

Valspar

Pronghorn 3002-5A

ΔE 2.2 · #BF8655

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 2.7 · #C48E5E

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

ΔE 2.8 · #CD8C5D

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 1147

ΔE 2.9 · #BF885A

Behr

Butter Rum PPU4-3

ΔE 3.3 · #C38551

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 4 · #CE9059

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 4.4 · #C28359

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 4.5 · #D2935D

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 5.3 · #C08A4F

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.5 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.5 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 11 · #D88950

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.3 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.6 · #BA9873

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

#C68B5A

#5894C6

Analogous

#C6585D

#C68B5A

#C6C058

Triadic

#C68B5A

#58C689

#8958C6

Split-Complementary

#C68B5A

#58C6C0

#585DC6

Tetradic

#C68B5A

#5DC658

#5894C6

#C058C6

Monochromatic

#633F22

#9C6335

#C68B5A

#D9B191

#EDDACA

Rectangle

#C68B5A

#94C658

#5894C6

#8958C6

Compound

#C68B5A

#C6C058

#5894C6

#585DC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1A179

#D8B9A0

#E5D6CA

Darker

#AD6C37

#794A24

#472B14

Saturation

#9F8D7E

#C68958

#E2863B

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C68B5A

#AC9F58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68B5A

#979762

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68B5A

#C7868D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Broomstick 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

#D4955F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68B5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C19A83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#477EAC

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: #C68B5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68B5A;

CSS Variable

--color-broomstick: #C68B5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'broomstick': '#C68B5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68B5A] text-[#C68B5A]

SCSS

$broomstick: #C68B5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68B5A?

#C68B5A is Broomstick, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C68B5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Broomstick?

Broomstick 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 Broomstick?

Broomstick 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 Broomstick?

You can download Broomstick 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 Broomstick?

The hex code is #C68B5A. In RGB it's 198, 139, 90, and in HSL it's 27°, 49%, 56%.

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