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Rococo Gold

#8B6D2E

RGB 139, 109, 46 · HSL 41°, 50%, 36% · CMYK 0, 22, 67, 45

Rococo Gold is #8B6D2E in HEX — rgb(139, 109, 46), hsl(41°, 50%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 67%, 45%).

Rococo Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 50%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8B6D2E

RGB139, 109, 46

HSL41°, 50%, 36%

HSV41°, 67%, 55%

CMYK0, 22, 67, 45

Decimal9137454

CSS RGBrgb(139, 109, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 50%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rococo Gold S300-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 4.8 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Fervent Brass SW6405

ΔE 5.2 · #95793D

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 5.7 · #826C34

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 5.9 · #9D7638

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 6.2 · #977A41

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 6.3 · #987C40

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 8.2 · #9F8046

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 9.3 · #9A6A35

PPG

Wool Tweed 1103-6

ΔE 9.5 · #917747

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12 · #8F6E46

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 12.2 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 14.3 · #AF8A3A

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 16.5 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 17 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.8 · #CB9E59

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

#8B6D2E

#2E4B8A

Analogous

#8A3F2E

#8B6D2E

#798A2E

Triadic

#8B6D2E

#2E8A6D

#6D2E8A

Split-Complementary

#8B6D2E

#2E798A

#3F2E8A

Tetradic

#8B6D2E

#2E8A3F

#2E4B8A

#8A2E79

Monochromatic

#171208

#503F1B

#8B6D2E

#C19944

#D4B87D

Rectangle

#8B6D2E

#4B8A2E

#2E4B8A

#6D2E8A

Compound

#8B6D2E

#798A2E

#2E4B8A

#3F2E8A

Variations

Lighter

#BB933E

#C7AC73

#DACDB2

Darker

#705823

#4E3D17

#2E240C

Saturation

#6A614E

#8A6D2E

#A17517

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

4.86:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B6D2E

#80752D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B6D2E

#73733B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B6D2E

#8D676D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rococo Gold 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

#A87E3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B6D2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#958362

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.

#2D426F

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: #8B6D2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B6D2E;

CSS Variable

--color-rococo-gold: #8B6D2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rococo-gold': '#8B6D2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B6D2E] text-[#8B6D2E]

SCSS

$rococo-gold: #8B6D2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B6D2E?

#8B6D2E is Rococo Gold, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8B6D2E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rococo Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Rococo Gold?

Rococo Gold 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 Rococo Gold?

You can download Rococo 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 Rococo Gold?

The hex code is #8B6D2E. In RGB it's 139, 109, 46, and in HSL it's 41°, 50%, 36%.

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