ORANGES

Autumn Spice

#CD965C

RGB 205, 150, 92 · HSL 31°, 53%, 58% · CMYK 0, 27, 55, 20

Autumn Spice is #CD965C in HEX — rgb(205, 150, 92), hsl(31°, 53%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 55%, 20%).

Autumn Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 53%, 58%. 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#CD965C

RGB205, 150, 92

HSL31°, 53%, 58%

HSV31°, 55%, 80%

CMYK0, 27, 55, 20

Decimal13473372

CSS RGBrgb(205, 150, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 53%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Autumn Spice 3003-5B

Exact match

Dulux

Raffle's Tan S11F6

ΔE 1.6 · #CA965D

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 2.6 · #CC9859

Benjamin Moore

Massicot CW-380

ΔE 3.5 · #C89656

Behr

Hammered Gold UL150-2

ΔE 3.6 · #CB9B5E

Sherwin-Williams

Butternut SW6389

ΔE 3.6 · #CC9B5C

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 3.7 · #CE9059

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 3.8 · #D2935D

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 4.7 · #C08A4F

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Cider DE5270

ΔE 4.8 · #DA995F

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.4 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.1 · #E4A467

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.5 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.4 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 13.9 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#CD965C

#5B92CD

Analogous

#CD5D5B

#CD965C

#CBCD5B

Triadic

#CD965C

#5BCD96

#965BCD

Split-Complementary

#CD965C

#5BCBCD

#5D5BCD

Tetradic

#CD965C

#5BCD5D

#5B92CD

#CD5BCB

Monochromatic

#6D4922

#A87034

#CD965C

#DFBB96

#F1E1D0

Rectangle

#CD965C

#92CD5B

#5B92CD

#965BCD

Compound

#CD965C

#CBCD5B

#5B92CD

#5D5BCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7AB7C

#DCC0A2

#E7DACC

Darker

#B87934

#815322

#4C3012

Saturation

#A59483

#CD965B

#E69742

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD965C

#B6A85B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD965C

#A1A166

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD965C

#CE9097

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Autumn Spice 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

#D99D60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD965C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A284

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.

#457CB6

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: #CD965C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD965C;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-spice: #CD965C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-spice': '#CD965C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD965C] text-[#CD965C]

SCSS

$autumn-spice: #CD965C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD965C?

#CD965C is Autumn Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CD965C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn Spice?

Autumn Spice 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 Autumn Spice?

Autumn Spice 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 Autumn Spice?

You can download Autumn Spice 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 Autumn Spice?

The hex code is #CD965C. In RGB it's 205, 150, 92, and in HSL it's 31°, 53%, 58%.

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