ORANGES

Alchemy

#C99E53

RGB 201, 158, 83 · HSL 38°, 52%, 56% · CMYK 0, 21, 59, 21

Alchemy is #C99E53 in HEX — rgb(201, 158, 83), hsl(38°, 52%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 59%, 21%).

Alchemy pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 52%, 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#C99E53

RGB201, 158, 83

HSL38°, 52%, 56%

HSV38°, 59%, 79%

CMYK0, 21, 59, 21

Decimal13213267

CSS RGBrgb(201, 158, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 52%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Antique 217

ΔE 2.1 · #C39B4E

Dunn-Edwards

Laredo Road DE5369

ΔE 2.2 · #C7994F

Dulux

Hokey Pokey S14F6

ΔE 3 · #C79C57

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 3 · #CB9E59

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 4 · #D6A75D

Vista Paint

Cat's Eye Marble C-905

ΔE 4.2 · #D6A85F

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4.2 · #D5A95F

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 4.3 · #C89848

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 5 · #CA9F5E

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 5.1 · #CC974D

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 6.4 · #CE9650

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.8 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.8 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 10.6 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#C99E53

#547FC9

Analogous

#C96454

#C99E53

#BAC954

Triadic

#C99E53

#54C99E

#9E54C9

Split-Complementary

#C99E53

#54BAC9

#6454C9

Tetradic

#C99E53

#54C964

#547FC9

#C954BA

Monochromatic

#654B20

#9F7732

#C99E53

#DCBF8F

#EEE0C9

Rectangle

#C99E53

#7FC954

#547FC9

#9E54C9

Compound

#C99E53

#BAC954

#547FC9

#6454C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B277

#D9C49E

#E6DCC9

Darker

#B18334

#7B5B22

#493512

Saturation

#A0937D

#C99E54

#E4A63A

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

8.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C99E53

#B9AA52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C99E53

#A6A661

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C99E53

#CB969E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alchemy 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

#D6A359

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C99E53

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3A87E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#446BAF

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: #C99E53;

CSS — background

background-color: #C99E53;

CSS Variable

--color-alchemy: #C99E53;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alchemy': '#C99E53' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C99E53] text-[#C99E53]

SCSS

$alchemy: #C99E53;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C99E53?

#C99E53 is Alchemy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C99E53 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

You can download Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

The hex code is #C99E53. In RGB it's 201, 158, 83, and in HSL it's 38°, 52%, 56%.

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