ORANGES

Caramel Sundae

#E49F6F

RGB 228, 159, 111 · HSL 25°, 68%, 66% · CMYK 0, 30, 51, 11

Caramel Sundae is #E49F6F in HEX — rgb(228, 159, 111), hsl(25°, 68%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 51%, 11%).

Caramel Sundae pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 68%, 66%. 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#E49F6F

RGB228, 159, 111

HSL25°, 68%, 66%

HSV25°, 51%, 89%

CMYK0, 30, 51, 11

Decimal14983023

CSS RGBrgb(228, 159, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 68%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramel Sundae 280D-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Inventive Orange SW6633

ΔE 2.7 · #E89D6F

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

ΔE 2.8 · #E2A26E

Dunn-Edwards

Coyote DE5249

ΔE 2.8 · #DC9B68

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 3.5 · #E0976B

Vista Paint

Summer's End C-1016

ΔE 4.4 · #DA9364

Valspar

Butterscotch Sundae 2008-3C

ΔE 4.5 · #E9A871

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 4.6 · #D89D6B

PPG

Pumpkin Patch 1201-5

ΔE 4.7 · #D59466

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 5.6 · #F3AC76

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.8 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7 · #E09673

Dulux

Mexican Standoff S08G5

ΔE 7.2 · #EB9A76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 10.9 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.9 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 15 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#E49F6F

#6DB2E3

Analogous

#E36D77

#E49F6F

#E3D96D

Triadic

#E49F6F

#6DE39E

#9E6DE3

Split-Complementary

#E49F6F

#6DE3D9

#6D77E3

Tetradic

#E49F6F

#77E36D

#6DB2E3

#D96DE3

Monochromatic

#9A511D

#D7742D

#E49F6F

#EFC9AE

#FBF1EA

Rectangle

#E49F6F

#B2E36D

#6DB2E3

#9E6DE3

Compound

#E49F6F

#E3D96D

#6DB2E3

#6D77E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9B28A

#E9C6AD

#EFDED2

Darker

#DD7831

#A25117

#602F0C

Saturation

#BAA597

#E39E6D

#F19C5F

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E49F6F

#C5B76D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E49F6F

#ADAD77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E49F6F

#E49AA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Sundae 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

#EAA46E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E49F6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8A993

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.

#4E9AD0

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: #E49F6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E49F6F;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-sundae: #E49F6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-sundae': '#E49F6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E49F6F] text-[#E49F6F]

SCSS

$caramel-sundae: #E49F6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E49F6F?

#E49F6F is Caramel Sundae, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E49F6F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Sundae?

Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae?

Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae?

You can download Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae?

The hex code is #E49F6F. In RGB it's 228, 159, 111, and in HSL it's 25°, 68%, 66%.

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