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Golden Lion Tamarin

#CA602A

RGB 202, 96, 42 · HSL 20°, 66%, 48% · CMYK 0, 52, 79, 21

Golden Lion Tamarin is #CA602A in HEX — rgb(202, 96, 42), hsl(20°, 66%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 79%, 21%).

Golden Lion Tamarin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 66%, 48%. 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#CA602A

RGB202, 96, 42

HSL20°, 66%, 48%

HSV20°, 79%, 79%

CMYK0, 52, 79, 21

Decimal13262890

CSS RGBrgb(202, 96, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 66%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 4.1 · #D26B33

Behr

Rumba Orange M230-7

ΔE 4.5 · #C96729

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 4.6 · #CF6837

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 5.7 · #CA5A31

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 6 · #D86F3C

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 6.1 · #CD5B33

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 6.7 · #CE5F38

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 7.1 · #C35831

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 7.2 · #E16F3E

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 8.9 · #E66C35

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.3 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 11.4 · #EA7C4C

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.5 · #F07B42

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 12.4 · #C27136

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 13.1 · #BA5B3A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 13.5 · #E27A53

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#CA602A

#2A95CB

Analogous

#CB2A45

#CA602A

#CBB02A

Triadic

#CA602A

#2ACB5F

#5F2ACB

Split-Complementary

#CA602A

#2ACBB0

#2A45CB

Tetradic

#CA602A

#45CB2A

#2A95CB

#B02ACB

Monochromatic

#4C2410

#8C421D

#CA602A

#DF8C62

#ECBBA2

Rectangle

#CA602A

#95CB2A

#2A95CB

#5F2ACB

Compound

#CA602A

#CBB02A

#2A95CB

#2A45CB

Variations

Lighter

#DB7E4F

#DCA183

#E6C9BB

Darker

#A64B1E

#743312

#451D09

Saturation

#937262

#CB5F2A

#E05915

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

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#CA602A

#9C8E21

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA602A

#7B7B35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA602A

#C95E68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Lion Tamarin 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

#D7753B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA602A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C47A5F

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.

#2E7BA2

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: #CA602A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA602A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-lion-tamarin: #CA602A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-lion-tamarin': '#CA602A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA602A] text-[#CA602A]

SCSS

$golden-lion-tamarin: #CA602A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA602A?

#CA602A is Golden Lion Tamarin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA602A warm or cool?

Golden Lion Tamarin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Lion Tamarin?

Golden Lion Tamarin 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 Golden Lion Tamarin?

Golden Lion Tamarin 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 Golden Lion Tamarin?

You can download Golden Lion Tamarin 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 Golden Lion Tamarin?

The hex code is #CA602A. In RGB it's 202, 96, 42, and in HSL it's 20°, 66%, 48%.

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