ORANGES

Autumn

#C69F56

RGB 198, 159, 86 · HSL 39°, 50%, 56% · CMYK 0, 20, 57, 22

Autumn is #C69F56 in HEX — rgb(198, 159, 86), hsl(39°, 50%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 57%, 22%).

Autumn pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 50%, 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#C69F56

RGB198, 159, 86

HSL39°, 50%, 56%

HSV39°, 57%, 78%

CMYK0, 20, 57, 22

Decimal13016918

CSS RGBrgb(198, 159, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 50%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2152-30

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 2.2 · #C99E53

Dulux

Hokey Pokey S14F6

ΔE 2.6 · #C79C57

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 3.1 · #CB9E59

Behr

Donegal Tweed 310F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #BC9850

Vista Paint

Sunrise Heat C-919

ΔE 3.6 · #C9A15F

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Rum DE5439

ΔE 3.7 · #BC9B4E

PPG

Amaretto Sours 1106-6

ΔE 4.1 · #C09856

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 4.1 · #CA9F5E

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4.6 · #D5A95F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 5 · #D6A75D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 5.7 · #C6A664

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 6.7 · #C9A768

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.7 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 11.4 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C69F56

#577EC7

Analogous

#C76857

#C69F56

#B6C757

Triadic

#C69F56

#57C7A0

#A057C7

Split-Complementary

#C69F56

#57B6C7

#6857C7

Tetradic

#C69F56

#57C768

#577EC7

#C757B6

Monochromatic

#634C21

#9D7834

#C69F56

#DAC090

#EDE1C9

Rectangle

#C69F56

#7EC757

#577EC7

#A057C7

Compound

#C69F56

#B6C757

#577EC7

#6857C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2B378

#D8C49F

#E5DCCA

Darker

#AE8436

#7A5B23

#483613

Saturation

#A0947E

#C7A057

#E3A83B

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C69F56

#B8A956

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C69F56

#A6A663

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C69F56

#C8979F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn 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

#D4A45C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C69F56

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1A980

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#466AAD

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: #C69F56;

CSS — background

background-color: #C69F56;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn: #C69F56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn': '#C69F56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C69F56] text-[#C69F56]

SCSS

$autumn: #C69F56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C69F56?

#C69F56 is Autumn, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C69F56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn?

Autumn 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 Autumn?

Autumn 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 Autumn?

You can download Autumn 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 Autumn?

The hex code is #C69F56. In RGB it's 198, 159, 86, and in HSL it's 39°, 50%, 56%.

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