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Golden Summer

#816B44

RGB 129, 107, 68 · HSL 38°, 31%, 39% · CMYK 0, 17, 47, 49

Golden Summer is #816B44 in HEX — rgb(129, 107, 68), hsl(38°, 31%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 47%, 49%).

Golden Summer pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 31%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#816B44

RGB129, 107, 68

HSL38°, 31%, 39%

HSV38°, 47%, 51%

CMYK0, 17, 47, 49

Decimal8481604

CSS RGBrgb(129, 107, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 31%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Summer C-304

Exact match

Behr

Warm Earth 290F-6

ΔE 1.3 · #846E46

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 1.7 · #806D47

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 1.8 · #846F46

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Summer 305

ΔE 1.9 · #816945

Sherwin-Williams

Mossy Gold SW6139

ΔE 2.2 · #7F6743

PPG

Seasoned Acorn 1096-7

ΔE 2.3 · #7F6640

Dunn-Edwards

Mossy DE6189

ΔE 3.6 · #857349

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 5.3 · #826D4F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 5.7 · #8F6E46

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 6.8 · #8A6642

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 8.4 · #835E3B

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.7 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.9 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 12.5 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.5 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 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

#816B44

#455B82

Analogous

#824D45

#816B44

#7A8245

Triadic

#816B44

#45826C

#6C4582

Split-Complementary

#816B44

#457A82

#4D4582

Tetradic

#816B44

#45824D

#455B82

#82457A

Monochromatic

#1E1910

#50422A

#816B44

#AE9365

#C8B697

Rectangle

#816B44

#5B8245

#455B82

#6C4582

Compound

#816B44

#7A8245

#455B82

#4D4582

Variations

Lighter

#A98D5C

#BAA889

#D4CCBD

Darker

#695636

#493C24

#2B2314

Saturation

#6D665A

#826C45

#A57522

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

5.10:1

vs Black

4.12:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#816B44

#797144

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#816B44

#6F6F4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#816B44

#82666B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Summer 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

#A07D4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#816B44

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D8272

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.

#3E4F6B

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: #816B44;

CSS — background

background-color: #816B44;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-summer: #816B44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-summer': '#816B44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#816B44] text-[#816B44]

SCSS

$golden-summer: #816B44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #816B44?

#816B44 is Golden Summer, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #816B44 warm or cool?

Golden Summer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Summer?

Golden Summer 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 Golden Summer?

Golden Summer 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 Golden Summer?

You can download Golden Summer 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 Golden Summer?

The hex code is #816B44. In RGB it's 129, 107, 68, and in HSL it's 38°, 31%, 39%.

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