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Toffee Cream

#DD9C62

RGB 221, 156, 98 · HSL 28°, 64%, 63% · CMYK 0, 29, 56, 13

Toffee Cream is #DD9C62 in HEX — rgb(221, 156, 98), hsl(28°, 64%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 56%, 13%).

Toffee Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 64%, 63%. 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#DD9C62

RGB221, 156, 98

HSL28°, 64%, 63%

HSV28°, 56%, 87%

CMYK0, 29, 56, 13

Decimal14523490

CSS RGBrgb(221, 156, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 64%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Toffee Cream 3001-3B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Cider DE5270

ΔE 1.1 · #DA995F

Benjamin Moore

Grand 118

ΔE 1.5 · #DE9E66

Sherwin-Williams

Bakelite Gold SW6368

ΔE 2 · #D7995D

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 3.1 · #E4A467

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 4 · #D2935D

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 4.1 · #D09258

Behr

Fresh Nectar BIC-14

ΔE 4.1 · #DCA26A

Kilz

Squeaky Toy LD130-02

ΔE 4.5 · #DCA15F

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 4.9 · #CE9059

Dulux

Apricot Sorbet S10G6

ΔE 5.3 · #E8A260

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.1 · #D69C54

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.4 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.7 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 10 · #CA9F5E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 14.9 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#DD9C62

#64A5DD

Analogous

#DD6468

#DD9C62

#DDD964

Triadic

#DD9C62

#64DD9D

#9D64DD

Split-Complementary

#DD9C62

#64DDD9

#6468DD

Tetradic

#DD9C62

#68DD64

#64A5DD

#D964DD

Monochromatic

#8A511E

#C9752C

#DD9C62

#EBC5A3

#F9ECE2

Rectangle

#DD9C62

#A5DD64

#64A5DD

#9D64DD

Compound

#DD9C62

#DDD964

#64A5DD

#6468DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4B083

#E5C4A8

#EDDDCF

Darker

#D67B2C

#97541A

#59310E

Saturation

#B39F8F

#DD9D64

#EE9B53

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9C62

#C1B260

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9C62

#A9A96C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9C62

#DE969E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Toffee Cream 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

#E5A265

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9C62

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A789

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#488DC9

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: #DD9C62;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9C62;

CSS Variable

--color-toffee-cream: #DD9C62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toffee-cream': '#DD9C62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9C62] text-[#DD9C62]

SCSS

$toffee-cream: #DD9C62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9C62?

#DD9C62 is Toffee Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9C62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toffee Cream?

Toffee Cream 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 Toffee Cream?

Toffee Cream 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 Toffee Cream?

You can download Toffee Cream 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 Toffee Cream?

The hex code is #DD9C62. In RGB it's 221, 156, 98, and in HSL it's 28°, 64%, 63%.

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