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Molten Caramel
Molten Caramel is a deep, warm color with warm (red, orange or yellow) character. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 24.8, so it reflects roughly 25% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #BB7A39 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 187, 122, 57 |
| HSL | 30°, 53%, 48% |
| Estimated LRV | 24.8 |
| Temperature | warm |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 6.0:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
A dramatic choice for accent walls, cabinetry, doors, built-ins and dining rooms. Works best with good light or as a cozy, enveloping color in small rooms.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light all day; a warm color like this one helps balance it.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Dining rooms
- Accent walls
- Kitchen islands and lower cabinets
- Powder rooms
A 60-30-10 palette built on Molten Caramel
White Beach
Molten Caramel
Song of the Sea
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Song of the Sea#4A73A8Analogous
Lanky Lemon#D9C948Analogous
Crimson Glow#C13939Triadic
Secret Garden#11AA66Triadic
Shredder Lavender#7737AASplit complementary
Super Rare Jade#14BAB4Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Molten Caramel in real paint
Molten Caramel is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.