ORANGES

Creme De Caramel

#D5B391

RGB 213, 179, 145 · HSL 30°, 45%, 70% · CMYK 0, 16, 32, 16

Creme De Caramel is #D5B391 in HEX — rgb(213, 179, 145), hsl(30°, 45%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 32%, 16%).

Creme De Caramel pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 45%, 70%. 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#D5B391

RGB213, 179, 145

HSL30°, 45%, 70%

HSV30°, 32%, 84%

CMYK0, 16, 32, 16

Decimal14005137

CSS RGBrgb(213, 179, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 45%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Creme De Caramel HDC-NT-04

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Bagel SW6114

ΔE 0.7 · #D7B593

Benjamin Moore

Chilled 1089

ΔE 1.1 · #D4B38F

PPG

Cinnamon Frost 1081-4

ΔE 1.2 · #D3B191

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossil Tan 169

ΔE 2.1 · #D1AF90

Vista Paint

Fossil Tan C-168

ΔE 2.2 · #CFAE8E

Valspar

Sun Tan 3002-8A

ΔE 2.5 · #DCB995

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 2.9 · #DDB994

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 3.1 · #DFB995

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 3.3 · #CCAB8C

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.2 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.5 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 7.8 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#D5B391

#90B2D5

Analogous

#D59090

#D5B391

#D5D590

Triadic

#D5B391

#90D5B3

#B290D5

Split-Complementary

#D5B391

#90D5D5

#9090D5

Tetradic

#D5B391

#90D590

#90B2D5

#D590D5

Monochromatic

#946638

#C08C59

#D5B391

#EAD9C8

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#D5B391

#B3D590

#90B2D5

#B290D5

Compound

#D5B391

#D5D590

#90B2D5

#9090D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDC2A6

#E3D1C0

#EDE4DC

Darker

#C48F5A

#936232

#57391C

Saturation

#BDB3A8

#D5B390

#EAB37B

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5B391

#C7BD91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5B391

#B9B996

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5B391

#D6AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Creme De 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

#DFB388

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5B391

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB8AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7098BF

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: #D5B391;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5B391;

CSS Variable

--color-creme-de-caramel: #D5B391;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creme-de-caramel': '#D5B391' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5B391] text-[#D5B391]

SCSS

$creme-de-caramel: #D5B391;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5B391?

#D5B391 is Creme De Caramel, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D5B391 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creme De Caramel?

Creme De 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 Creme De Caramel?

Creme De 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 Creme De Caramel?

You can download Creme De 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 Creme De Caramel?

The hex code is #D5B391. In RGB it's 213, 179, 145, and in HSL it's 30°, 45%, 70%.

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