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Siam Gold

#896F40

RGB 137, 111, 64 · HSL 39°, 36%, 39% · CMYK 0, 19, 53, 46

Siam Gold is #896F40 in HEX — rgb(137, 111, 64), hsl(39°, 36%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 53%, 46%).

Siam Gold pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 36%, 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#896F40

RGB137, 111, 64

HSL39°, 36%, 39%

HSV39°, 53%, 54%

CMYK0, 19, 53, 46

Decimal9006912

CSS RGBrgb(137, 111, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 36%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Reservation S15D8

ΔE 1.6 · #8C7344

Vista Paint

Brocade C-297

ΔE 1.9 · #8B7145

Hallman-Lindsay

Brocade 298

ΔE 2.3 · #8B7045

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 1049

ΔE 3 · #8E6F44

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 3.1 · #886A3F

Behr

Marrakech Brown N290-7

ΔE 3.3 · #846B37

Dunn-Edwards

Cuban Cigar DE6154

ΔE 3.8 · #927247

Sherwin-Williams

Olde World Gold SW7700

ΔE 4.4 · #8F6C3E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 4.7 · #8F6E46

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 5.2 · #826C34

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 6.2 · #947952

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 9.5 · #835E3B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 13.5 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 13.6 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.1 · #7D5436

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 15.8 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#896F40

#405987

Analogous

#874A40

#896F40

#7D8740

Triadic

#896F40

#40876E

#6E4087

Split-Complementary

#896F40

#407D87

#4A4087

Tetradic

#896F40

#40874A

#405987

#87407D

Monochromatic

#1F190F

#534427

#896F40

#B4965F

#CCB893

Rectangle

#896F40

#598740

#405987

#6E4087

Compound

#896F40

#7D8740

#405987

#4A4087

Variations

Lighter

#AF9056

#BEAA85

#D6CDBB

Darker

#6E5931

#4C3D21

#2D2413

Saturation

#6E6759

#876E40

#A77820

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

4.76:1

vs Black

4.41:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#896F40

#807640

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#896F40

#747448

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#896F40

#8A6A6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Siam Gold 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

#A6804B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#896F40

Daylight 5500K

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

#93856F

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.

#3B4D6E

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: #896F40;

CSS — background

background-color: #896F40;

CSS Variable

--color-siam-gold: #896F40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'siam-gold': '#896F40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#896F40] text-[#896F40]

SCSS

$siam-gold: #896F40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #896F40?

#896F40 is Siam Gold, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #896F40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Siam Gold?

Siam Gold 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 Siam Gold?

Siam Gold 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 Siam Gold?

You can download Siam 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 Siam Gold?

The hex code is #896F40. In RGB it's 137, 111, 64, and in HSL it's 39°, 36%, 39%.

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