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Apple Fritter

#CC9350

RGB 204, 147, 80 · HSL 32°, 55%, 56% · CMYK 0, 28, 61, 20

Apple Fritter is #CC9350 in HEX — rgb(204, 147, 80), hsl(32°, 55%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 61%, 20%).

Apple Fritter pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 55%, 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#CC9350

RGB204, 147, 80

HSL32°, 55%, 56%

HSV32°, 61%, 80%

CMYK0, 28, 61, 20

Decimal13407056

CSS RGBrgb(204, 147, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 55%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Slightly Golden DE5299

ΔE 1.4 · #CB904E

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Vista Paint

Impulse C-988

ΔE 1.9 · #D19451

Hallman-Lindsay

Impulse 989

ΔE 2.5 · #D39553

Benjamin Moore

Delightful 2158-30

ΔE 2.7 · #D29851

Behr

Saffron Strands PPU6-2

ΔE 2.7 · #D39953

Sherwin-Williams

Honeycomb SW6375

ΔE 3 · #D59858

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 3.7 · #CC974D

Dulux

Centra S14F8

ΔE 3.9 · #C08B45

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 4 · #D69C54

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 4.1 · #CD9147

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.5 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 7.8 · #CA9F5E

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 8 · #E4A467

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.9 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#CC9350

#518BCD

Analogous

#CD5551

#CC9350

#C8CD51

Triadic

#CC9350

#51CD93

#9351CD

Split-Complementary

#CC9350

#51C8CD

#5551CD

Tetradic

#CC9350

#51CD55

#518BCD

#CD51C8

Monochromatic

#67451E

#A26C2F

#CC9350

#DEB88C

#EFDDC8

Rectangle

#CC9350

#8BCD51

#518BCD

#9351CD

Compound

#CC9350

#C8CD51

#518BCD

#5551CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7A974

#DBBE9C

#E7D9C9

Darker

#B47730

#7E521F

#4B3011

Saturation

#A1907C

#CD9351

#E69538

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9350

#B4A64E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9350

#9F9F5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9350

#CD8C94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Fritter 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

#D89B57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9350

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A07B

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.

#4176B2

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: #CC9350;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9350;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-fritter: #CC9350;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-fritter': '#CC9350' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9350] text-[#CC9350]

SCSS

$apple-fritter: #CC9350;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9350?

#CC9350 is Apple Fritter, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9350 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Fritter?

Apple Fritter 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 Apple Fritter?

Apple Fritter 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 Apple Fritter?

You can download Apple Fritter 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 Apple Fritter?

The hex code is #CC9350. In RGB it's 204, 147, 80, and in HSL it's 32°, 55%, 56%.

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