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Caramel Essence

#E3AF64

RGB 227, 175, 100 · HSL 35°, 69%, 64% · CMYK 0, 23, 56, 11

Caramel Essence is #E3AF64 in HEX — rgb(227, 175, 100), hsl(35°, 69%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 56%, 11%).

Caramel Essence pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 69%, 64%. 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#E3AF64

RGB227, 175, 100

HSL35°, 69%, 64%

HSV35°, 56%, 89%

CMYK0, 23, 56, 11

Decimal14921572

CSS RGBrgb(227, 175, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 69%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pirate's Treasure 3006-5B

ΔE 0.6 · #E2AE62

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 1.1 · #E3AD63

Dulux

Yellow Varnish S12G5

ΔE 2.1 · #E9B165

Behr

Lamplit MQ4-11

ΔE 2.5 · #E3AD67

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 3.3 · #EEB76B

PPG

Apollo Gold 16-11

ΔE 3.7 · #E2B46C

Benjamin Moore

Old 167

ΔE 3.7 · #E2A964

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Wood DE5368

ΔE 3.9 · #D7AA60

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A75D

Vista Paint

Tropical Dream C-911

ΔE 4.1 · #E6B76F

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 6.8 · #E5A96B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.2 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 7.7 · #CEAA5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.5 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.3 · #C6A664

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

#E3AF64

#6499E3

Analogous

#E36E64

#E3AF64

#D8E364

Triadic

#E3AF64

#64E3AE

#AE64E3

Split-Complementary

#E3AF64

#64D8E3

#6E64E3

Tetradic

#E3AF64

#64E36E

#6499E3

#E364D8

Monochromatic

#93611B

#D38B27

#E3AF64

#EED0A5

#FAF1E5

Rectangle

#E3AF64

#99E364

#6499E3

#AE64E3

Compound

#E3AF64

#D8E364

#6499E3

#6E64E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8BE83

#E8CDA8

#EEE1CF

Darker

#DD9228

#9E6516

#5E3B0B

Saturation

#B6A690

#E3AE64

#F1B056

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3AF64

#CEBE63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3AF64

#B9B971

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3AF64

#E5A7AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Essence 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

#EAB066

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3AF64

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B58A

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.

#477FCF

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: #E3AF64;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3AF64;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-essence: #E3AF64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-essence': '#E3AF64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3AF64] text-[#E3AF64]

SCSS

$caramel-essence: #E3AF64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3AF64?

#E3AF64 is Caramel Essence, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E3AF64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Essence?

Caramel Essence 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 Caramel Essence?

Caramel Essence 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 Caramel Essence?

You can download Caramel Essence 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 Caramel Essence?

The hex code is #E3AF64. In RGB it's 227, 175, 100, and in HSL it's 35°, 69%, 64%.

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