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Primal

#CAA591

RGB 202, 165, 145 · HSL 21°, 35%, 68% · CMYK 0, 18, 28, 21

Primal is #CAA591 in HEX — rgb(202, 165, 145), hsl(21°, 35%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 28%, 21%).

Primal pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 21°, 35%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CAA591

RGB202, 165, 145

HSL21°, 35%, 68%

HSV21°, 28%, 79%

CMYK0, 18, 28, 21

Decimal13280657

CSS RGBrgb(202, 165, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 35%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Primal S09F3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Moenkopi Tan DEC704

ΔE 1.3 · #C8A692

Vista Paint

Mountain Laurel C-1355

ΔE 1.7 · #CFA996

Benjamin Moore

Ipanema AF-245

ΔE 2.1 · #C6A48D

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 2.5 · #D2A994

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D1AC99

Hallman-Lindsay

Rundlet Peach historic-rundlet-peach

ΔE 2.9 · #D3AA94

Valspar

Cinnamon Brulee 2006-7C

ΔE 3 · #C29E88

Sherwin-Williams

Pinky Beige SW0079

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AA98

Behr

Riviera Clay UL130-8

ΔE 3.5 · #C8A78D

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 7.5 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.4 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.8 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 11.3 · #BDB091

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#CAA591

#91B6CA

Analogous

#CA9199

#CAA591

#CAC191

Triadic

#CAA591

#91CAA5

#A591CA

Split-Complementary

#CAA591

#91CAC1

#9199CA

Tetradic

#CAA591

#99CA91

#91B6CA

#C191CA

Monochromatic

#83573F

#B17B5D

#CAA591

#E3CFC4

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#CAA591

#B6CA91

#91B6CA

#A591CA

Compound

#CAA591

#CAC191

#91B6CA

#9199CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5B7A7

#DDCABF

#E9E0DB

Darker

#B57E60

#84543B

#4E3121

Saturation

#B6ABA5

#CAA591

#E49D76

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAA591

#B9B191

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAA591

#ACAC94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAA591

#CAA3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Primal 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

#D7A888

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAA591

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4ADAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#739DB3

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: #CAA591;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAA591;

CSS Variable

--color-primal: #CAA591;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'primal': '#CAA591' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAA591] text-[#CAA591]

SCSS

$primal: #CAA591;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAA591?

#CAA591 is Primal, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAA591 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Primal?

Primal 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 Primal?

Primal 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 Primal?

You can download Primal 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 Primal?

The hex code is #CAA591. In RGB it's 202, 165, 145, and in HSL it's 21°, 35%, 68%.

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