ORANGES

Butterum

#C68F65

RGB 198, 143, 101 · HSL 26°, 46%, 59% · CMYK 0, 28, 49, 22

Butterum is #C68F65 in HEX — rgb(198, 143, 101), hsl(26°, 46%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 49%, 22%).

Butterum pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 46%, 59%. 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#C68F65

RGB198, 143, 101

HSL26°, 46%, 59%

HSV26°, 49%, 78%

CMYK0, 28, 49, 22

Decimal13012837

CSS RGBrgb(198, 143, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 46%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Burning Sand 16-03

ΔE 1.7 · #C58F68

Behr

Glazed Ginger PPU3-13

ΔE 1.7 · #C28B60

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 2 · #C28E61

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 3.2 · #C48E5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Peace Of Mind 1004

ΔE 3.2 · #C1875F

Vista Paint

Peanut Brittle C-1009

ΔE 3.3 · #CC956F

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 1147

ΔE 3.6 · #BF885A

Valspar

Copper Hide 2005-5B

ΔE 4.6 · #BD8865

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 5 · #C89672

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 6.8 · #D29D7A

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.6 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.8 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.5 · #E09673

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.5 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 14 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#C68F65

#669DC7

Analogous

#C7666D

#C68F65

#C7C066

Triadic

#C68F65

#66C790

#9066C7

Split-Complementary

#C68F65

#66C7C0

#666DC7

Tetradic

#C68F65

#6DC766

#669DC7

#C066C7

Monochromatic

#6C4528

#A4693D

#C68F65

#DBB99E

#F0E1D6

Rectangle

#C68F65

#9DC766

#669DC7

#9066C7

Compound

#C68F65

#C7C066

#669DC7

#666DC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2A685

#D9BDA8

#E6D9CF

Darker

#B2713E

#7D4D29

#4A2D17

Saturation

#A59588

#C79066

#E38C4A

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C68F65

#AEA264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68F65

#9A9A6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68F65

#C68B91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butterum 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

#D49867

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68F65

Daylight 5500K

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

#C19D8B

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.

#4E87B2

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: #C68F65;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68F65;

CSS Variable

--color-butterum: #C68F65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butterum': '#C68F65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68F65] text-[#C68F65]

SCSS

$butterum: #C68F65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68F65?

#C68F65 is Butterum, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C68F65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butterum?

Butterum 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 Butterum?

Butterum 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 Butterum?

You can download Butterum 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 Butterum?

The hex code is #C68F65. In RGB it's 198, 143, 101, and in HSL it's 26°, 46%, 59%.

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