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Chivalrous Fox

#C7662A

RGB 199, 102, 42 · HSL 23°, 65%, 47% · CMYK 0, 49, 79, 22

Chivalrous Fox is #C7662A in HEX — rgb(199, 102, 42), hsl(23°, 65%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 79%, 22%).

Chivalrous Fox pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 65%, 47%. 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#C7662A

RGB199, 102, 42

HSL23°, 65%, 47%

HSV23°, 79%, 78%

CMYK0, 49, 79, 22

Decimal13067818

CSS RGBrgb(199, 102, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 65%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rumba Orange M230-7

ΔE 1.2 · #C96729

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 3.5 · #C66B30

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 3.6 · #D26B33

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 5.2 · #CF6837

Dulux

Burning Tangerine SB7C8

ΔE 5.5 · #CD6F3A

Benjamin Moore

Burnt 2167-10

ΔE 5.8 · #C86D38

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 6.2 · #D86F3C

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 7.3 · #C56E39

Sherwin-Williams

Determined Orange SW6635

ΔE 7.6 · #C56639

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 8.6 · #C27136

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 9.7 · #C35831

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 11.7 · #EA7C4C

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 12.3 · #F07B42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.7 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 13.5 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 13.6 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#C7662A

#2A8AC6

Analogous

#C62A3C

#C7662A

#C6B42A

Triadic

#C7662A

#2AC666

#662AC6

Split-Complementary

#C7662A

#2AC6B4

#2A3CC6

Tetradic

#C7662A

#3CC62A

#2A8AC6

#B42AC6

Monochromatic

#48250F

#87451D

#C7662A

#DD8F5F

#EABB9E

Rectangle

#C7662A

#8AC62A

#2A8AC6

#662AC6

Compound

#C7662A

#C6B42A

#2A8AC6

#2A3CC6

Variations

Lighter

#D9824D

#DBA381

#E5CBBA

Darker

#A1511E

#713713

#43200A

Saturation

#8F7260

#C6662A

#DB6115

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

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.36:1

Deuteranopia

#C7662A

#9D8E22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7662A

#7E7E36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7662A

#C6636D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chivalrous Fox 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

#D5793B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7662A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C27E5F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#2E739E

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: #C7662A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7662A;

CSS Variable

--color-chivalrous-fox: #C7662A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chivalrous-fox': '#C7662A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7662A] text-[#C7662A]

SCSS

$chivalrous-fox: #C7662A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7662A?

#C7662A is Chivalrous Fox, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7662A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chivalrous Fox?

Chivalrous Fox 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 Chivalrous Fox?

Chivalrous Fox 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 Chivalrous Fox?

You can download Chivalrous Fox 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 Chivalrous Fox?

The hex code is #C7662A. In RGB it's 199, 102, 42, and in HSL it's 23°, 65%, 47%.

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