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Sludge

#CA6B02

RGB 202, 107, 2 · HSL 32°, 98%, 40% · CMYK 0, 47, 99, 21

Sludge is #CA6B02 in HEX — rgb(202, 107, 2), hsl(32°, 98%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 99%, 21%).

Sludge pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 98%, 40%. 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#CA6B02

RGB202, 107, 2

HSL32°, 98%, 40%

HSV32°, 99%, 79%

CMYK0, 47, 99, 21

Decimal13265666

CSS RGBrgb(202, 107, 2)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 98%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Honey S-H-290

ΔE 3.6 · #C36C00

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 7.6 · #D27326

Dulux

Sunbird Orange S10H9

ΔE 9.1 · #D97B2D

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 10.2 · #EC7C26

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 10.8 · #EC8430

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 11.4 · #E87931

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 11.7 · #DF892A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 13.2 · #F0843A

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 14.5 · #D87C3B

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 14.7 · #F38F3E

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 15 · #EF913E

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 15.1 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 17.3 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.2 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 24.3 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 27 · #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

#CA6B02

#025FCA

Analogous

#CA0902

#CA6B02

#C3CA02

Triadic

#CA6B02

#02CA6D

#6D02CA

Split-Complementary

#CA6B02

#02C3CA

#0902CA

Tetradic

#CA6B02

#02CA09

#025FCA

#CA02C3

Monochromatic

#321B01

#7E4401

#CA6B02

#FD941C

#FDB768

Rectangle

#CA6B02

#5FCA02

#025FCA

#6D02CA

Compound

#CA6B02

#C3CA02

#025FCA

#0902CA

Variations

Lighter

#FD8D0D

#F0A857

#EECCA5

Darker

#A35700

#703C00

#412300

Saturation

#846848

#CA6D02

#CB6D01

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.62:1

Deuteranopia

#CA6B02

#A29100

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA6B02

#828226

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA6B02

#CA6671

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sludge 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

#D77D1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA6B02

Daylight 5500K

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

#C48241

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#11529C

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: #CA6B02;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA6B02;

CSS Variable

--color-sludge: #CA6B02;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sludge': '#CA6B02' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA6B02] text-[#CA6B02]

SCSS

$sludge: #CA6B02;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA6B02?

#CA6B02 is Sludge, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA6B02 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sludge?

Sludge 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 Sludge?

Sludge 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 Sludge?

You can download Sludge 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 Sludge?

The hex code is #CA6B02. In RGB it's 202, 107, 2, and in HSL it's 32°, 98%, 40%.

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