ORANGES

Hint of Caramel

#D5933D

RGB 213, 147, 61 · HSL 34°, 64%, 54% · CMYK 0, 31, 71, 16

Hint of Caramel is #D5933D in HEX — rgb(213, 147, 61), hsl(34°, 64%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 71%, 16%).

Hint of Caramel pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 64%, 54%. 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#D5933D

RGB213, 147, 61

HSL34°, 64%, 54%

HSV34°, 71%, 84%

CMYK0, 31, 71, 16

Decimal13996861

CSS RGBrgb(213, 147, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 64%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Amber S13G8

ΔE 2.3 · #DC963F

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 3 · #DA9A40

Dunn-Edwards

Pavilion Peach DE5286

ΔE 3.4 · #DF9C45

Behr

Solar Fusion UL150-3

ΔE 4 · #DB9D45

Benjamin Moore

Peanut 2159-20

ΔE 4.4 · #CD9141

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 4.9 · #C68D37

Sherwin-Williams

Curry SW6671

ΔE 5.1 · #D88F32

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 5.2 · #C68E38

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 5.3 · #C68736

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 5.5 · #C89134

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 5.8 · #DC974D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.2 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.9 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#D5933D

#3F80D5

Analogous

#D5493F

#D5933D

#CBD53F

Triadic

#D5933D

#3FD594

#943FD5

Split-Complementary

#D5933D

#3FCBD5

#493FD5

Tetradic

#D5933D

#3FD549

#3F80D5

#D53FCB

Monochromatic

#644216

#A36C24

#D5933D

#E3B77D

#F0DABC

Rectangle

#D5933D

#80D53F

#3F80D5

#943FD5

Compound

#D5933D

#CBD53F

#3F80D5

#493FD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDA965

#DFBE92

#E8D8C4

Darker

#B87824

#815316

#4C300C

Saturation

#A08D73

#D5943F

#EA972A

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5933D

#BAA93A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5933D

#A1A14F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5933D

#D68B95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hint of 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

#DF9B49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5933D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA06D

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.

#356DB5

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: #D5933D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5933D;

CSS Variable

--color-hint-of-caramel: #D5933D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hint-of-caramel': '#D5933D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5933D] text-[#D5933D]

SCSS

$hint-of-caramel: #D5933D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5933D?

#D5933D is Hint of Caramel, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5933D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hint of Caramel?

Hint of 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 Hint of Caramel?

Hint of 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 Hint of Caramel?

You can download Hint of 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 Hint of Caramel?

The hex code is #D5933D. In RGB it's 213, 147, 61, and in HSL it's 34°, 64%, 54%.

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