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Gentleman’s Whiskey

#CA882C

RGB 202, 136, 44 · HSL 35°, 64%, 48% · CMYK 0, 33, 78, 21

Gentleman’s Whiskey is #CA882C in HEX — rgb(202, 136, 44), hsl(35°, 64%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 78%, 21%).

Gentleman’s Whiskey pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 64%, 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#CA882C

RGB202, 136, 44

HSL35°, 64%, 48%

HSV35°, 78%, 79%

CMYK0, 33, 78, 21

Decimal13273132

CSS RGBrgb(202, 136, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 64%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Mustard M260-6

ΔE 1.8 · #CF8C2E

Sherwin-Williams

Curry SW6671

ΔE 4.4 · #D88F32

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 5.1 · #C68736

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 5.3 · #D19431

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 5.7 · #C68D37

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 5.8 · #C58C37

Benjamin Moore

Jack 2156-30

ΔE 5.9 · #D88D3C

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 6 · #C89134

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 6.2 · #C68E38

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 6.8 · #DA9A40

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 8.3 · #BF8D35

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.8 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.8 · #AF7C20

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12.4 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.1 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CA882C

#2C6DC9

Analogous

#C9392C

#CA882C

#BCC92C

Triadic

#CA882C

#2CC987

#872CC9

Split-Complementary

#CA882C

#2CBCC9

#392CC9

Tetradic

#CA882C

#2CC939

#2C6DC9

#C92CBC

Monochromatic

#4B3311

#8A5D1E

#CA882C

#DDAB64

#EBCDA3

Rectangle

#CA882C

#6DC92C

#2C6DC9

#872CC9

Compound

#CA882C

#BCC92C

#2C6DC9

#392CC9

Variations

Lighter

#D9A051

#DBB784

#E5D4BC

Darker

#A46D20

#734B14

#442C0A

Saturation

#927E63

#C9872C

#DF8B16

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA882C

#AF9E28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA882C

#969642

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA882C

#CB818A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gentleman’s Whiskey 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

#D7933C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA882C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C49860

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#2F5FA1

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: #CA882C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA882C;

CSS Variable

--color-gentleman’s-whiskey: #CA882C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentleman’s-whiskey': '#CA882C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA882C] text-[#CA882C]

SCSS

$gentleman’s-whiskey: #CA882C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA882C?

#CA882C is Gentleman’s Whiskey, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA882C warm or cool?

Gentleman’s Whiskey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentleman’s Whiskey?

Gentleman’s Whiskey 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 Gentleman’s Whiskey?

Gentleman’s Whiskey 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 Gentleman’s Whiskey?

You can download Gentleman’s Whiskey 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 Gentleman’s Whiskey?

The hex code is #CA882C. In RGB it's 202, 136, 44, and in HSL it's 35°, 64%, 48%.

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