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Gold Sparkle

#786B3D

RGB 120, 107, 61 · HSL 47°, 33%, 35% · CMYK 0, 11, 49, 53

Gold Sparkle is #786B3D in HEX — rgb(120, 107, 61), hsl(47°, 33%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 49%, 53%).

Gold Sparkle pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 33%, 35%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#786B3D

RGB120, 107, 61

HSL47°, 33%, 35%

HSV47°, 49%, 47%

CMYK0, 11, 49, 53

Decimal7891773

CSS RGBrgb(120, 107, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 33%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Sparkle 389

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gold Sparkle C-388

ΔE 1 · #776C3E

PPG

Sphagnum Moss 1111-7

ΔE 1.5 · #75693D

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 4.1 · #807548

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 4.3 · #7A6841

Dulux

Muddy Waters S16C9

ΔE 4.9 · #786339

Behr

Fig 320F-7

ΔE 5 · #6C602F

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 5.1 · #6A5F31

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 5.2 · #806D47

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 7.8 · #817A53

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 8 · #6A6E40

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 9.8 · #686A47

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.1 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.8 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 13.7 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 16.6 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#786B3D

#3C4977

Analogous

#774C3C

#786B3D

#66773C

Triadic

#786B3D

#3C776A

#6A3C77

Split-Complementary

#786B3D

#3C6677

#4C3C77

Tetradic

#786B3D

#3C774C

#3C4977

#773C66

Monochromatic

#110F09

#443D22

#786B3D

#AA9755

#C3B688

Rectangle

#786B3D

#49773C

#3C4977

#6A3C77

Compound

#786B3D

#66773C

#3C4977

#4C3C77

Variations

Lighter

#A39152

#B7AB80

#D2CDB8

Darker

#60552F

#433B1F

#272312

Saturation

#625E50

#776A3C

#957B1E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.29:1

vs Black

3.97:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#786B3D

#766D3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#786B3D

#6D6D45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#786B3D

#7A666A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Sparkle brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#997D49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#786B3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#87826D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#374061

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #786B3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #786B3D;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-sparkle: #786B3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-sparkle': '#786B3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#786B3D] text-[#786B3D]

SCSS

$gold-sparkle: #786B3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #786B3D?

#786B3D is Gold Sparkle, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #786B3D warm or cool?

Gold Sparkle reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gold Sparkle?

Gold Sparkle works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Gold Sparkle?

Gold Sparkle pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gold Sparkle?

You can download Gold Sparkle 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 Gold Sparkle?

The hex code is #786B3D. In RGB it's 120, 107, 61, and in HSL it's 47°, 33%, 35%.

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