BROWNS

Yukon Gold

#826A21

RGB 130, 106, 33 · HSL 45°, 60%, 32% · CMYK 0, 18, 75, 49

Yukon Gold is #826A21 in HEX — rgb(130, 106, 33), hsl(45°, 60%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 75%, 49%).

Yukon Gold pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 45°, 60%, 32%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#826A21

RGB130, 106, 33

HSL45°, 60%, 32%

HSV45°, 75%, 51%

CMYK0, 18, 75, 49

Decimal8546849

CSS RGBrgb(130, 106, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 60%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cattail Brown 350D-7

ΔE 1.5 · #846D22

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 7.3 · #97732F

Dulux

Mustard Seed S17E9

ΔE 7.8 · #907B39

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 8.4 · #826C34

Sherwin-Williams

Fervent Brass SW6405

ΔE 9 · #95793D

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 9.9 · #987C40

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 10.2 · #8C7F3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 10.5 · #977A41

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 10.6 · #86793D

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 12.4 · #8C7F44

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 14.9 · #AF8A3A

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 15.9 · #B28E4B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 16.8 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18.4 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 20.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 23.3 · #CB9E59

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

#826A21

#213983

Analogous

#833921

#826A21

#6A8321

Triadic

#826A21

#21836A

#6A2183

Split-Complementary

#826A21

#216A83

#392183

Tetradic

#826A21

#218339

#213983

#83216A

Monochromatic

#141105

#453811

#826A21

#C09C30

#D8BB64

Rectangle

#826A21

#398321

#213983

#6A2183

Compound

#826A21

#6A8321

#213983

#392183

Variations

Lighter

#BA972F

#CCB162

#DCCFA9

Darker

#6A5618

#4B3C0F

#2C2308

Saturation

#605943

#836A21

#937210

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.21:1

vs Black

4.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#826A21

#7B6F21

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#826A21

#6F6F32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#826A21

#846369

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Yukon Gold grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#A17C34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#826A21

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E8158

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#223469

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: #826A21;

CSS — background

background-color: #826A21;

CSS Variable

--color-yukon-gold: #826A21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yukon-gold': '#826A21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#826A21] text-[#826A21]

SCSS

$yukon-gold: #826A21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #826A21?

#826A21 is Yukon Gold, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #826A21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yukon Gold?

Yukon Gold works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Yukon Gold?

Yukon Gold pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yukon Gold?

You can download Yukon Gold 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 Yukon Gold?

The hex code is #826A21. In RGB it's 130, 106, 33, and in HSL it's 45°, 60%, 32%.

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