ORANGES

Chipmunk

#CFA14A

RGB 207, 161, 74 · HSL 39°, 58%, 55% · CMYK 0, 22, 64, 19

Chipmunk is #CFA14A in HEX — rgb(207, 161, 74), hsl(39°, 58%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 64%, 19%).

Chipmunk pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 58%, 55%. 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#CFA14A

RGB207, 161, 74

HSL39°, 58%, 55%

HSV39°, 64%, 81%

CMYK0, 22, 64, 19

Decimal13607242

CSS RGBrgb(207, 161, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 58%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chipmunk DE5376

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fields 203

ΔE 2.1 · #CA9C43

Dulux

Brassed Off S15G8

ΔE 3.5 · #CFA243

Vista Paint

Angel Food Cake C-912

ΔE 3.8 · #D7A14E

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Food Cake 913

ΔE 4 · #D7A14F

Behr

Campground 330D-5

ΔE 4.3 · #CEA753

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 4.4 · #C39E44

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 4.8 · #D3A746

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 6.1 · #C99E53

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 7.2 · #CEAA5B

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 7.3 · #D5A95F

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.1 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10.4 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.8 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#CFA14A

#4A78CF

Analogous

#CF5E4A

#CFA14A

#BBCF4A

Triadic

#CFA14A

#4ACFA0

#A04ACF

Split-Complementary

#CFA14A

#4ABBCF

#5E4ACF

Tetradic

#CFA14A

#4ACF5E

#4A78CF

#CF4ABB

Monochromatic

#654B1B

#A1782B

#CFA14A

#DFC086

#EFDFC3

Rectangle

#CFA14A

#78CF4A

#4A78CF

#A04ACF

Compound

#CFA14A

#BBCF4A

#4A78CF

#5E4ACF

Variations

Lighter

#D8B36E

#DCC498

#E7DCC7

Darker

#B5852C

#7E5C1C

#4B360F

Saturation

#A09278

#CFA04A

#E7A732

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

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA14A

#BEAE49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA14A

#AAAA5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA14A

#D198A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chipmunk 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

#DBA553

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA14A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8AA77

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.

#3C66B2

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: #CFA14A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA14A;

CSS Variable

--color-chipmunk: #CFA14A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chipmunk': '#CFA14A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA14A] text-[#CFA14A]

SCSS

$chipmunk: #CFA14A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA14A?

#CFA14A is Chipmunk, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA14A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chipmunk?

Chipmunk 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 Chipmunk?

Chipmunk 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 Chipmunk?

You can download Chipmunk 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 Chipmunk?

The hex code is #CFA14A. In RGB it's 207, 161, 74, and in HSL it's 39°, 58%, 55%.

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