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Caramel Sugar

#F1BA91

RGB 241, 186, 145 · HSL 26°, 77%, 76% · CMYK 0, 23, 40, 5

Caramel Sugar is #F1BA91 in HEX — rgb(241, 186, 145), hsl(26°, 77%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 40%, 5%).

Caramel Sugar pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 77%, 76%. 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#F1BA91

RGB241, 186, 145

HSL26°, 77%, 76%

HSV26°, 40%, 95%

CMYK0, 23, 40, 5

Decimal15841937

CSS RGBrgb(241, 186, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 77%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Caramel Sugar 2007-6A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 2.3 · #F2B88C

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 2.4 · #F1B690

Vista Paint

November Leaf C-1015

ΔE 2.5 · #EDB48E

Benjamin Moore

Ansonia HC-52

ΔE 2.9 · #E8B489

Behr

Fresh Praline 280C-3

ΔE 3.4 · #ECB693

PPG

Gentle Doe 1201-4

ΔE 4.1 · #E8B793

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 4.4 · #EDB384

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.4 · #F1BF8E

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 5.1 · #E9AF81

Dulux

Polly S09H3

ΔE 5.9 · #FFC7A4

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 8.3 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 10.4 · #DFBD87

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.7 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 13.5 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 18 · #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

#F1BA91

#93C8F1

Analogous

#F19399

#F1BA91

#F1EB93

Triadic

#F1BA91

#93F1BC

#BC93F1

Split-Complementary

#F1BA91

#93F1EB

#9399F1

Tetradic

#F1BA91

#99F193

#93C8F1

#EB93F1

Monochromatic

#D0691B

#E8914F

#F1BA91

#FAE6D6

#FCF1E8

Rectangle

#F1BA91

#C8F193

#93C8F1

#BC93F1

Compound

#F1BA91

#F1EB93

#93C8F1

#9399F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4C9A8

#F2D7C2

#F5E8DE

Darker

#EC904A

#C55F10

#753707

Saturation

#D0C0B4

#F1BC93

#F8BB8C

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1BA91

#D8CC90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1BA91

#C5C597

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1BA91

#F2B6BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Sugar 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

#F4B888

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1BA91

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1BDAC

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.

#6AADE0

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: #F1BA91;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1BA91;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-sugar: #F1BA91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-sugar': '#F1BA91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1BA91] text-[#F1BA91]

SCSS

$caramel-sugar: #F1BA91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1BA91?

#F1BA91 is Caramel Sugar, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1BA91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Sugar?

Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar?

Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar?

You can download Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar?

The hex code is #F1BA91. In RGB it's 241, 186, 145, and in HSL it's 26°, 77%, 76%.

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