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Caramel Bar

#CC8654

RGB 204, 134, 84 · HSL 25°, 54%, 56% · CMYK 0, 34, 59, 20

Caramel Bar is #CC8654 in HEX — rgb(204, 134, 84), hsl(25°, 54%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 59%, 20%).

Caramel Bar pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 54%, 56%. 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#CC8654

RGB204, 134, 84

HSL25°, 54%, 56%

HSV25°, 59%, 80%

CMYK0, 34, 59, 20

Decimal13403732

CSS RGBrgb(204, 134, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 54%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Caramel Bar DE5250

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sunny Horizon C-1017

ΔE 1.5 · #CD8657

Valspar

Canyon Sun 3001-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #C78351

Benjamin Moore

Peach 112

ΔE 1.6 · #CB8455

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D48959

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Horizon 1018

ΔE 2.8 · #D0875A

Behr

Glazed Pecan 280D-5

ΔE 3.2 · #D28C55

Sherwin-Williams

Autumnal SW6361

ΔE 3.8 · #CD8C5D

PPG

Georgian Leather 1200-5

ΔE 4.7 · #CF875E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 6.2 · #D88950

Dulux

Condiment S11F8

ΔE 7.2 · #B97C41

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 8.8 · #CF8744

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 10.5 · #E09673

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.4 · #B97D31

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#CC8654

#5299CB

Analogous

#CB525C

#CC8654

#CBC152

Triadic

#CC8654

#52CB85

#8552CB

Split-Complementary

#CC8654

#52CBC1

#525CCB

Tetradic

#CC8654

#5CCB52

#5299CB

#C152CB

Monochromatic

#663C1E

#A15F30

#CC8654

#DDAE8D

#EFD8C8

Rectangle

#CC8654

#99CB52

#5299CB

#8552CB

Compound

#CC8654

#CBC152

#5299CB

#525CCB

Variations

Lighter

#D69D75

#DBB79D

#E7D5C9

Darker

#B36731

#7D4720

#4A2911

Saturation

#A18C7D

#CB8552

#E58038

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC8654

#ADA052

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC8654

#95955C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC8654

#CC8289

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Bar 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

#D8915A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC8654

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6967E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4283B1

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: #CC8654;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC8654;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-bar: #CC8654;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-bar': '#CC8654' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC8654] text-[#CC8654]

SCSS

$caramel-bar: #CC8654;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8654?

#CC8654 is Caramel Bar, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC8654 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Bar?

Caramel Bar 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 Caramel Bar?

Caramel Bar 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 Caramel Bar?

You can download Caramel Bar 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 Caramel Bar?

The hex code is #CC8654. In RGB it's 204, 134, 84, and in HSL it's 25°, 54%, 56%.

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