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Surprise

#C98F6E

RGB 201, 143, 110 · HSL 22°, 46%, 61% · CMYK 0, 29, 45, 21

Surprise is #C98F6E in HEX — rgb(201, 143, 110), hsl(22°, 46%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 45%, 21%).

Surprise pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 46%, 61%. 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#C98F6E

RGB201, 143, 110

HSL22°, 46%, 61%

HSV22°, 45%, 79%

CMYK0, 29, 45, 21

Decimal13209454

CSS RGBrgb(201, 143, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 46%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Surprise S09G5

Exact match

Behr

Ferrous MQ4-37

ΔE 1.1 · #C98F6C

PPG

Hitching Post 1070-5

ΔE 2.2 · #C48D69

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 2.3 · #CD9470

Valspar

Greek Amber 2006-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #C28D6C

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 3 · #D19776

Vista Paint

Peanut Brittle C-1009

ΔE 3.3 · #CC956F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 3.8 · #C1876B

Kilz

Adobe Bricks LB220-02

ΔE 4.3 · #C99378

Sherwin-Williams

Subdued Sienna SW9009

ΔE 4.4 · #CC896C

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 4.7 · #D7977A

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.2 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 10.4 · #C49C6D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.6 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.1 · #C27654

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

#C98F6E

#6EA8C9

Analogous

#C96E7A

#C98F6E

#C9BD6E

Triadic

#C98F6E

#6EC98F

#8F6EC9

Split-Complementary

#C98F6E

#6EC9BD

#6E7AC9

Tetradic

#C98F6E

#7AC96E

#6EA8C9

#BD6EC9

Monochromatic

#73452B

#AB673F

#C98F6E

#DEBAA6

#F3E5DD

Rectangle

#C98F6E

#A8C96E

#6EA8C9

#8F6EC9

Compound

#C98F6E

#C9BD6E

#6EA8C9

#6E7AC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4A68B

#DBBDAC

#E7D9D1

Darker

#B96C40

#814A2A

#4C2B17

Saturation

#A9988E

#C98F6E

#E48853

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C98F6E

#AEA46D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C98F6E

#9B9B73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C98F6E

#C98C92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Surprise 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

#D6986E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C98F6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C39D92

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.

#5491B4

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: #C98F6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C98F6E;

CSS Variable

--color-surprise: #C98F6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surprise': '#C98F6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C98F6E] text-[#C98F6E]

SCSS

$surprise: #C98F6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C98F6E?

#C98F6E is Surprise, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C98F6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surprise?

Surprise 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 Surprise?

Surprise 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 Surprise?

You can download Surprise 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 Surprise?

The hex code is #C98F6E. In RGB it's 201, 143, 110, and in HSL it's 22°, 46%, 61%.

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