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Kohaku Amber

#CA6924

RGB 202, 105, 36 · HSL 25°, 70%, 47% · CMYK 0, 48, 82, 21

Kohaku Amber is #CA6924 in HEX — rgb(202, 105, 36), hsl(25°, 70%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 82%, 21%).

Kohaku Amber pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 70%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CA6924

RGB202, 105, 36

HSL25°, 70%, 47%

HSV25°, 82%, 79%

CMYK0, 48, 82, 21

Decimal13265188

CSS RGBrgb(202, 105, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 70%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rumba Orange M230-7

ΔE 2.8 · #C96729

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 4.6 · #D27326

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 5.6 · #D26B33

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 6 · #C66B30

Dulux

Nomadic Style SB7C6

ΔE 6.4 · #CF7730

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 8.1 · #CE7639

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 8.5 · #CF6837

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 8.7 · #E47237

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 10.1 · #C56E39

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 10.4 · #C27136

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 12 · #F07B42

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 12.1 · #EA8A42

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.1 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.5 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 16.1 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 17.5 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#CA6924

#2486CC

Analogous

#CC2432

#CA6924

#CCBE24

Triadic

#CA6924

#24CC6A

#6A24CC

Split-Complementary

#CA6924

#24CCBE

#2432CC

Tetradic

#CA6924

#32CC24

#2486CC

#BE24CC

Monochromatic

#4A260D

#8B4818

#CA6924

#E2935A

#EDBE9B

Rectangle

#CA6924

#86CC24

#2486CC

#6A24CC

Compound

#CA6924

#CCBE24

#2486CC

#2432CC

Variations

Lighter

#DF8647

#DEA67E

#E7CCB9

Darker

#A65419

#75390F

#452107

Saturation

#91745F

#CC6A24

#DE6712

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

3.78:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#CA6924

#A0911A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA6924

#808033

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA6924

#C96570

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Kohaku Amber 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

#D77B36

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA6924

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4805A

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.

#2970A2

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: #CA6924;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA6924;

CSS Variable

--color-kohaku-amber: #CA6924;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kohaku-amber': '#CA6924' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA6924] text-[#CA6924]

SCSS

$kohaku-amber: #CA6924;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA6924?

#CA6924 is Kohaku Amber, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA6924 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kohaku Amber?

Kohaku Amber 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 Kohaku Amber?

Kohaku Amber 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 Kohaku Amber?

You can download Kohaku Amber 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 Kohaku Amber?

The hex code is #CA6924. In RGB it's 202, 105, 36, and in HSL it's 25°, 70%, 47%.

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