ORANGES

Zōng Hóng Red

#CA6641

RGB 202, 102, 65 · HSL 16°, 56%, 52% · CMYK 0, 50, 68, 21

Zōng Hóng Red is #CA6641 in HEX — rgb(202, 102, 65), hsl(16°, 56%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 68%, 21%).

Zōng Hóng Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 56%, 52%. 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#CA6641

RGB202, 102, 65

HSL16°, 56%, 52%

HSV16°, 68%, 79%

CMYK0, 50, 68, 21

Decimal13264449

CSS RGBrgb(202, 102, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 56%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Robust Orange SW6628

ΔE 1.9 · #C4633E

Behr

Chivalry Copper 240D-6

ΔE 2.7 · #C2633C

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 3.1 · #C3663F

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 3.2 · #C2653D

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 2170-20

ΔE 4.3 · #CC5F3E

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 4.7 · #BF5B3C

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5.3 · #BA5B3A

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 6.5 · #C35831

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 6.5 · #B55732

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 6.6 · #CF6837

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 6.7 · #CC6735

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 7.8 · #E27A53

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 7.9 · #C26F45

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 8.5 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.1 · #E87257

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 11.7 · #B2683A

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

#CA6641

#40A5C9

Analogous

#C94060

#CA6641

#C9A940

Triadic

#CA6641

#40C965

#6540C9

Split-Complementary

#CA6641

#40C9A9

#4060C9

Tetradic

#CA6641

#60C940

#40A5C9

#A940C9

Monochromatic

#582919

#93462A

#CA6641

#DA957C

#EBC5B7

Rectangle

#CA6641

#A5C940

#40A5C9

#6540C9

Compound

#CA6641

#C9A940

#40A5C9

#4060C9

Variations

Lighter

#D48366

#D9A593

#E5CCC3

Darker

#A84D2C

#76341C

#461E0F

Saturation

#997B70

#C96540

#E45825

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.49:1

Deuteranopia

#CA6641

#9E913C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA6641

#7F7F47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA6641

#C9656E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Zōng Hóng Red 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

#D7794C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA6641

Daylight 5500K

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

#C47E70

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3B8AA6

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: #CA6641;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA6641;

CSS Variable

--color-zōng-hóng-red: #CA6641;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zōng-hóng-red': '#CA6641' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA6641] text-[#CA6641]

SCSS

$zōng-hóng-red: #CA6641;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA6641?

#CA6641 is Zōng Hóng Red, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA6641 warm or cool?

Zōng Hóng Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Zōng Hóng Red?

Zōng Hóng Red 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 Zōng Hóng Red?

Zōng Hóng Red 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 Zōng Hóng Red?

You can download Zōng Hóng Red 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 Zōng Hóng Red?

The hex code is #CA6641. In RGB it's 202, 102, 65, and in HSL it's 16°, 56%, 52%.

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