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Dull Gold

#8A6F48

RGB 138, 111, 72 · HSL 35°, 31%, 41% · CMYK 0, 20, 48, 46

Dull Gold is #8A6F48 in HEX — rgb(138, 111, 72), hsl(35°, 31%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 48%, 46%).

Dull Gold pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 31%, 41%. 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#8A6F48

RGB138, 111, 72

HSL35°, 31%, 41%

HSV35°, 48%, 54%

CMYK0, 20, 48, 46

Decimal9072456

CSS RGBrgb(138, 111, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 31%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Molasses Cookie 1094-7

ΔE 1.1 · #8B714B

Vista Paint

Golden Fressia C-276

ΔE 1.6 · #876E49

Hallman-Lindsay

Brocade 298

ΔE 2.2 · #8B7045

Behr

Warm Earth 290F-6

ΔE 2.5 · #846E46

Benjamin Moore

Bittergreen CSP-990

ΔE 2.7 · #87704C

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 3 · #8F6E46

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 3 · #846F46

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Bear DE6140

ΔE 3.3 · #8F6E4B

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 4 · #947952

Sherwin-Williams

Mossy Gold SW6139

ΔE 4 · #7F6743

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.3 · #8A6642

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 7.8 · #835E3B

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 11.7 · #A58369

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.3 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 13.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#8A6F48

#486389

Analogous

#894E48

#8A6F48

#848948

Triadic

#8A6F48

#48896E

#6E4889

Split-Complementary

#8A6F48

#488489

#4E4889

Tetradic

#8A6F48

#48894E

#486389

#894884

Monochromatic

#251D13

#57462E

#8A6F48

#B2956C

#CCB99E

Rectangle

#8A6F48

#638948

#486389

#6E4889

Compound

#8A6F48

#848948

#486389

#4E4889

Variations

Lighter

#AC8D61

#BDA98D

#D6CCBF

Darker

#6F5838

#4D3D26

#2D2316

Saturation

#726A5F

#896E48

#AD7424

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

4.72:1

vs Black

4.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8A6F48

#7F7748

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A6F48

#74744E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A6F48

#8B6B6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dull 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

#A78051

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A6F48

Daylight 5500K

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

#948575

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.

#415570

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: #8A6F48;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A6F48;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-gold: #8A6F48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-gold': '#8A6F48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A6F48] text-[#8A6F48]

SCSS

$dull-gold: #8A6F48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A6F48?

#8A6F48 is Dull Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8A6F48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull Gold?

Dull 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 Dull Gold?

Dull 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 Dull Gold?

You can download Dull 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 Dull Gold?

The hex code is #8A6F48. In RGB it's 138, 111, 72, and in HSL it's 35°, 31%, 41%.

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