ORANGES

Fields

#CA9C43

RGB 202, 156, 67 · HSL 40°, 56%, 53% · CMYK 0, 23, 67, 21

Fields is #CA9C43 in HEX — rgb(202, 156, 67), hsl(40°, 56%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 67%, 21%).

Fields pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 56%, 53%. 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#CA9C43

RGB202, 156, 67

HSL40°, 56%, 53%

HSV40°, 67%, 79%

CMYK0, 23, 67, 21

Decimal13278275

CSS RGBrgb(202, 156, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 56%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fields 203

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Chipmunk DE5376

ΔE 2.1 · #CFA14A

Dulux

Goldie S15F8

ΔE 2.2 · #C8973F

PPG

Mayan Treasure 1208-6

ΔE 4.1 · #CE9844

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 4.2 · #C89848

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 4.4 · #BF9334

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Food Cake 913

ΔE 5 · #D7A14F

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 5.1 · #D3A746

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 5.7 · #C49832

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 5.8 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 8.8 · #CEAA5B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.9 · #D69C54

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 9.7 · #CDA434

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.6 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.1 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#CA9C43

#4471CA

Analogous

#CA5A44

#CA9C43

#B4CA44

Triadic

#CA9C43

#44CA9E

#9E44CA

Split-Complementary

#CA9C43

#44B4CA

#5A44CA

Tetradic

#CA9C43

#44CA5A

#4471CA

#CA44B4

Monochromatic

#5B461A

#97732B

#CA9C43

#DBBD80

#ECDCBB

Rectangle

#CA9C43

#71CA44

#4471CA

#9E44CA

Compound

#CA9C43

#B4CA44

#4471CA

#5A44CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5B169

#D9C295

#E5DBC5

Darker

#AC812D

#785A1D

#47350F

Saturation

#9B8E73

#CA9E44

#E5A62A

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA9C43

#B9A942

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA9C43

#A5A556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA9C43

#CC939C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fields 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

#D7A24D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA9C43

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4A772

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3C61AA

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: #CA9C43;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA9C43;

CSS Variable

--color-fields: #CA9C43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fields': '#CA9C43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA9C43] text-[#CA9C43]

SCSS

$fields: #CA9C43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA9C43?

#CA9C43 is Fields, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA9C43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fields?

Fields 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 Fields?

Fields 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 Fields?

You can download Fields 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 Fields?

The hex code is #CA9C43. In RGB it's 202, 156, 67, and in HSL it's 40°, 56%, 53%.

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