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Caramel Finish

#FFD59A

RGB 255, 213, 154 · HSL 35°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 16, 40, 0

Caramel Finish is #FFD59A in HEX — rgb(255, 213, 154), hsl(35°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 40%, 0%).

Caramel Finish pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 100%, 80%. 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#FFD59A

RGB255, 213, 154

HSL35°, 100%, 80%

HSV35°, 40%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 40, 0

Decimal16766362

CSS RGBrgb(255, 213, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Whipped Apricot 2007-2B

ΔE 0.5 · #FFD599

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 1.2 · #FFD79D

Vista Paint

Endearment C-966

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD49C

Behr

Mango Nectar P240-3

ΔE 2.1 · #FFD198

Dulux

Pale Corn S13G3

ΔE 2.4 · #F7D197

Benjamin Moore

Orange 151

ΔE 2.7 · #FFDAA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Endearment 967

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD8A1

Kilz

Fennel Pollen LD230-02

ΔE 3.3 · #F7CC90

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

ΔE 3.7 · #F6CD8E

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5 · #FFD28E

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 5 · #FDD792

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 5.1 · #F7D99B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 7.6 · #E9D095

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 7.9 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#FFD59A

#99C3FF

Analogous

#FFA299

#FFD59A

#F7FF99

Triadic

#FFD59A

#99FFD5

#D499FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD59A

#99F7FF

#A299FF

Tetradic

#FFD59A

#99FFA2

#99C3FF

#FF99F7

Monochromatic

#FF9500

#FFB54D

#FFD59A

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFD59A

#C3FF99

#99C3FF

#D499FF

Compound

#FFD59A

#F7FF99

#99C3FF

#A299FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDDAD

#FAE5C6

#FAEFE1

Darker

#FFB347

#E08300

#834C00

Saturation

#DBCFBD

#FFD599

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD59A

#EFE09A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD59A

#DDDDA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD59A

#FFCED5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Caramel Finish 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

#FFCC8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD59A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD1B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#6CA3EF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FFD59A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD59A;

CSS Variable

--color-caramel-finish: #FFD59A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caramel-finish': '#FFD59A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD59A] text-[#FFD59A]

SCSS

$caramel-finish: #FFD59A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD59A?

#FFD59A is Caramel Finish, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD59A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caramel Finish?

Caramel Finish 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 Finish?

Caramel Finish 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 Finish?

You can download Caramel Finish 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 Finish?

The hex code is #FFD59A. In RGB it's 255, 213, 154, and in HSL it's 35°, 100%, 80%.

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