ORANGES

Copious Caramel

#D0851D

RGB 208, 133, 29 · HSL 35°, 76%, 46% · CMYK 0, 36, 86, 18

Copious Caramel is #D0851D in HEX — rgb(208, 133, 29), hsl(35°, 76%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 86%, 18%).

Copious Caramel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 76%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D0851D

RGB208, 133, 29

HSL35°, 76%, 46%

HSV35°, 86%, 82%

CMYK0, 36, 86, 18

Decimal13665565

CSS RGBrgb(208, 133, 29)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 76%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 3.6 · #D78B1B

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 5.5 · #DF892A

Sherwin-Williams

Curry SW6671

ΔE 5.5 · #D88F32

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 5.8 · #BF7B18

Dulux

Pumpkin Delight S11G8

ΔE 6.1 · #E28B2B

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 8.1 · #E59B34

Valspar

Roasted Chestnut 3002-3A

ΔE 9.6 · #E49B40

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 10.3 · #D08135

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 10.6 · #ED9B44

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 11.1 · #D68339

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 12.7 · #FA9B40

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 12.8 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 13.8 · #AF7C20

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.9 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#D0851D

#1C66CE

Analogous

#CE2B1C

#D0851D

#C0CE1C

Triadic

#D0851D

#1CCE84

#841CCE

Split-Complementary

#D0851D

#1CC0CE

#2B1CCE

Tetradic

#D0851D

#1CCE2B

#1C66CE

#CE1CC0

Monochromatic

#482E0A

#8B5913

#D0851D

#E7A850

#F0CA93

Rectangle

#D0851D

#66CE1C

#1C66CE

#841CCE

Compound

#D0851D

#C0CE1C

#1C66CE

#2B1CCE

Variations

Lighter

#E59F3D

#E2B577

#E8D3B5

Darker

#A96A13

#764A0B

#462B05

Saturation

#907A5B

#CE841C

#DD870E

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0851D

#B1A013

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0851D

#959539

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0851D

#D17E88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Copious Caramel 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

#DB9031

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0851D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C99555

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.

#2359A4

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D0851D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0851D;

CSS Variable

--color-copious-caramel: #D0851D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copious-caramel': '#D0851D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0851D] text-[#D0851D]

SCSS

$copious-caramel: #D0851D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0851D?

#D0851D is Copious Caramel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D0851D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copious Caramel?

Copious Caramel 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 Copious Caramel?

Copious Caramel 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 Copious Caramel?

You can download Copious Caramel 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 Copious Caramel?

The hex code is #D0851D. In RGB it's 208, 133, 29, and in HSL it's 35°, 76%, 46%.

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