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Sigmarite

#CAAD76

RGB 202, 173, 118 · HSL 39°, 44%, 63% · CMYK 0, 14, 42, 21

Sigmarite is #CAAD76 in HEX — rgb(202, 173, 118), hsl(39°, 44%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 42%, 21%).

Sigmarite pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 44%, 63%. 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#CAAD76

RGB202, 173, 118

HSL39°, 44%, 63%

HSV39°, 42%, 79%

CMYK0, 14, 42, 21

Decimal13282678

CSS RGBrgb(202, 173, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 44%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 1 · #C9AB73

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

ΔE 1.6 · #CAAE74

Behr

Flax Straw S300-4

ΔE 1.6 · #CAAE74

Benjamin Moore

Summerdale HC-17

ΔE 2.7 · #C2A974

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

ΔE 3.3 · #D4B57F

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 4 · #CFA974

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 4.2 · #C5AC7C

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 4.2 · #D5B176

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 4.3 · #C2A878

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.6 · #C1A878

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 4.6 · #BFA270

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.7 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.2 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.9 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#CAAD76

#7794CA

Analogous

#CA8477

#CAAD76

#BECA77

Triadic

#CAAD76

#77CAAD

#AD77CA

Split-Complementary

#CAAD76

#77BECA

#8477CA

Tetradic

#CAAD76

#77CA84

#7794CA

#CA77BE

Monochromatic

#795F2F

#B08B45

#CAAD76

#E0CEAE

#F5F0E5

Rectangle

#CAAD76

#94CA77

#7794CA

#AD77CA

Compound

#CAAD76

#BECA77

#7794CA

#8477CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5BD92

#DCCDB1

#E8E1D4

Darker

#BB9246

#83652E

#4D3B19

Saturation

#ADA494

#CAAD77

#E5B55D

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAAD76

#C0B476

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAAD76

#B2B27F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAAD76

#CCA6AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sigmarite 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

#D7AE74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAAD76

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B398

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5C7BB5

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: #CAAD76;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAAD76;

CSS Variable

--color-sigmarite: #CAAD76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sigmarite': '#CAAD76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAAD76] text-[#CAAD76]

SCSS

$sigmarite: #CAAD76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAAD76?

#CAAD76 is Sigmarite, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAAD76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sigmarite?

Sigmarite 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 Sigmarite?

Sigmarite 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 Sigmarite?

You can download Sigmarite 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 Sigmarite?

The hex code is #CAAD76. In RGB it's 202, 173, 118, and in HSL it's 39°, 44%, 63%.

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