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Spicy

#CD963E

RGB 205, 150, 62 · HSL 37°, 59%, 52% · CMYK 0, 27, 70, 20

Spicy is #CD963E in HEX — rgb(205, 150, 62), hsl(37°, 59%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 70%, 20%).

Spicy pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 59%, 52%. 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#CD963E

RGB205, 150, 62

HSL37°, 59%, 52%

HSV37°, 70%, 80%

CMYK0, 27, 70, 20

Decimal13473342

CSS RGBrgb(205, 150, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 59%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spicy 2154-20

Exact match

Behr

Glazed Pears M270-6

ΔE 0.6 · #CC953C

Vista Paint

Chapultepec K-536

ΔE 1.7 · #CA933E

PPG

Mayan Treasure 1208-6

ΔE 2.1 · #CE9844

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 2.7 · #C69035

Dulux

Goldie S15F8

ΔE 2.8 · #C8973F

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 4.2 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 4.8 · #DA9A40

Dunn-Edwards

Chipmunk DE5376

ΔE 5.8 · #CFA14A

Sherwin-Williams

Trinket SW6685

ΔE 6.3 · #D69835

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 6.7 · #C68736

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.9 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.2 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.3 · #B97D31

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.9 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#CD963E

#3C74CD

Analogous

#CD4D3C

#CD963E

#BCCD3C

Triadic

#CD963E

#3CCD95

#953CCD

Split-Complementary

#CD963E

#3CBCCD

#4D3CCD

Tetradic

#CD963E

#3CCD4D

#3C74CD

#CD3CBC

Monochromatic

#594017

#966B27

#CD963E

#DCB679

#ECD7B6

Rectangle

#CD963E

#74CD3C

#3C74CD

#953CCD

Compound

#CD963E

#BCCD3C

#3C74CD

#4D3CCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7AB63

#DABE91

#E6D8C2

Darker

#AC7928

#78541A

#47310E

Saturation

#9A8A6F

#CD953C

#E69B23

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD963E

#B7A73C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD963E

#A1A151

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD963E

#CF8E97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Spicy 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

#D99D4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD963E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A26E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3864A9

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: #CD963E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD963E;

CSS Variable

--color-spicy: #CD963E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spicy': '#CD963E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD963E] text-[#CD963E]

SCSS

$spicy: #CD963E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD963E?

#CD963E is Spicy, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD963E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spicy?

Spicy 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 Spicy?

Spicy 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 Spicy?

You can download Spicy 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 Spicy?

The hex code is #CD963E. In RGB it's 205, 150, 62, and in HSL it's 37°, 59%, 52%.

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