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Caramel Powder

#EEBB99

RGB 238, 187, 153 · HSL 24°, 71%, 77% · CMYK 0, 21, 36, 7

Caramel Powder is #EEBB99 in HEX — rgb(238, 187, 153), hsl(24°, 71%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 36%, 7%).

Caramel Powder pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 71%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EEBB99

RGB238, 187, 153

HSL24°, 71%, 77%

HSV24°, 36%, 93%

CMYK0, 21, 36, 7

Decimal15645593

CSS RGBrgb(238, 187, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 71%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Temptation DE5206

ΔE 1.8 · #F0BD9E

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 2.1 · #E8B793

Vista Paint

Salmon River K-620

ΔE 2.2 · #F2C19F

Behr

Fresh Praline 280C-3

ΔE 2.2 · #ECB693

Kilz

Petite Peach LC150-02

ΔE 2.3 · #F2C1A0

Sherwin-Williams

Neighborly Peach SW6632

ΔE 3.2 · #F3C1A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread Pudding 995

ΔE 3.7 · #EABE97

Benjamin Moore

Soft 096

ΔE 4.1 · #F5C6A1

Valspar

Sandbar 2004-6A

ΔE 4.1 · #E3B091

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 5.1 · #FFC7A4

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.9 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.6 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.8 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 11.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 12.7 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 18.5 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EEBB99

#9BCDEE

Analogous

#EE9BA3

#EEBB99

#EEE69B

Triadic

#EEBB99

#9BEEBC

#BC9BEE

Split-Complementary

#EEBB99

#9BEEE6

#9BA3EE

Tetradic

#EEBB99

#A3EE9B

#9BCDEE

#E69BEE

Monochromatic

#CD6723

#E39059

#EEBB99

#F9E8DC

#FBF0E9

Rectangle

#EEBB99

#CDEE9B

#9BCDEE

#BC9BEE

Compound

#EEBB99

#EEE69B

#9BCDEE

#9BA3EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1C9AF

#F1D8C7

#F5E8E0

Darker

#E68E54

#C05B18

#72350C

Saturation

#D1C2B8

#EEBC9B

#F6BA92

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEBB99

#D7CC99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEBB99

#C5C59E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEBB99

#EEB7BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Powder 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

#F2B98E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEBB99

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFBEB2

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.

#72B2DC

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: #EEBB99;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEBB99;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-powder: #EEBB99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-powder': '#EEBB99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEBB99] text-[#EEBB99]

SCSS

$caramel-powder: #EEBB99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEBB99?

#EEBB99 is Caramel Powder, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEBB99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Powder?

Caramel Powder 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 Powder?

Caramel Powder 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 Powder?

You can download Caramel Powder 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 Powder?

The hex code is #EEBB99. In RGB it's 238, 187, 153, and in HSL it's 24°, 71%, 77%.

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