REDS

Orange Keeper

#CA4E33

RGB 202, 78, 51 · HSL 11°, 60%, 50% · CMYK 0, 61, 75, 21

Orange Keeper is #CA4E33 in HEX — rgb(202, 78, 51), hsl(11°, 60%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 75%, 21%).

Orange Keeper pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 60%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CA4E33

RGB202, 78, 51

HSL11°, 60%, 50%

HSV11°, 75%, 79%

CMYK0, 61, 75, 21

Decimal13258291

CSS RGBrgb(202, 78, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 60%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orange Keeper S07F8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Bonfire Flame DEA109

ΔE 1.7 · #CE4E35

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 4.1 · #C9543A

Benjamin Moore

Fireball 2170-10

ΔE 4.5 · #C45333

Sherwin-Williams

Cayenne SW6881

ΔE 5 · #C04D35

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 5.5 · #DA5838

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 6 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 6.1 · #CF5942

Behr

Tiki Torch M180-6

ΔE 6.4 · #D05443

Vista Paint

China Rouge K-1216

ΔE 6.6 · #C44538

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 7 · #B53B26

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 7.1 · #DF5E47

RAL

Salmon Pink 3022

ΔE 7.4 · #D95030

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 7.9 · #BA4133

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Baby Rose 1067

ΔE 9.2 · #C24F40

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12.8 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CA4E33

#33B0CC

Analogous

#CC3363

#CA4E33

#CC9C33

Triadic

#CA4E33

#33CC4F

#4F33CC

Split-Complementary

#CA4E33

#33CC9C

#3363CC

Tetradic

#CA4E33

#63CC33

#33B0CC

#9C33CC

Monochromatic

#522014

#8F3724

#CA4E33

#DB8470

#EBB9AD

Rectangle

#CA4E33

#B0CC33

#33B0CC

#4F33CC

Compound

#CA4E33

#CC9C33

#33B0CC

#3363CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6725C

#DA9A8B

#E5C7C0

Darker

#A63D26

#742918

#45170D

Saturation

#967169

#CC4F33

#E63F19

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.52:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#CA4E33

#96882A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA4E33

#717137

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA4E33

#C8505B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Orange Keeper carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D76741

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA4E33

Daylight 5500K

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

#C46C66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#358FA4

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: #CA4E33;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA4E33;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-keeper: #CA4E33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-keeper': '#CA4E33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA4E33] text-[#CA4E33]

SCSS

$orange-keeper: #CA4E33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA4E33?

#CA4E33 is Orange Keeper, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA4E33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Keeper?

Orange Keeper works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Orange Keeper?

Orange Keeper pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orange Keeper?

You can download Orange Keeper 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 Orange Keeper?

The hex code is #CA4E33. In RGB it's 202, 78, 51, and in HSL it's 11°, 60%, 50%.

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