Caramel
Also known as: Philippine Gold, Sweet Mulled Cider, Cookie Dough, Buckthorn Brown
Caramel is a rich, vivid orange that reads as playful and vibrant. It shines in friendly UI accents and children's products. Caramel plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.10:1 on black clears AA.
Caramel color codes
- HEX
- #AF6F09
- RGB
- rgb(175, 111, 9)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 111, 9, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 90%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 95%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 37%, 95%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(52.9 21.2 57.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.127 69.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 8001 — Ochre brown#9C6B30 · ΔE 6.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Caramel works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Caramel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Caramel by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.12:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.10:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Caramel background: #000000
Palettes featuring Caramel
Caramel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Caramel
Caramel triad
Similar colors
- Inca Gold#AA6D28 · ΔE 4.0
- Ginger#B06500 · ΔE 4.2
- Falafel#AA7711 · ΔE 4.3
- Butterbeer#AF7934 · ΔE 4.7
- Chai Tea#A97B2D · ΔE 5.6
- Meteor#BB7431 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Caramel is closest to Mykonos.
Caramel FAQs
What color is Caramel?
Caramel is a dark orange with the hex code #AF6F09. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 90% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Caramel?
The hex code for Caramel is #AF6F09. In RGB it's rgb(175, 111, 9), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 37%, 95%, 31%).
What colors go well with Caramel?
Caramel pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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