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Gilded Glamour

#936642

RGB 147, 102, 66 · HSL 27°, 38%, 42% · CMYK 0, 31, 55, 42

Gilded Glamour is #936642 in HEX — rgb(147, 102, 66), hsl(27°, 38%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 55%, 42%).

Gilded Glamour pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 38%, 42%. 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#936642

RGB147, 102, 66

HSL27°, 38%, 42%

HSV27°, 55%, 58%

CMYK0, 31, 55, 42

Decimal9659970

CSS RGBrgb(147, 102, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 38%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gilded Glamour MQ2-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquarian Brown SW0045

ΔE 1.1 · #946644

Benjamin Moore

Honeycomb 1120

ΔE 1.5 · #906642

PPG

Cinnamon Stick 1070-7

ΔE 2.3 · #966544

Dulux

African Ambush S10D8

ΔE 3.9 · #8E5D3C

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Eyes DE5265

ΔE 3.9 · #9E6B4A

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 4.4 · #8A6642

Vista Paint

Carmel Candy K-1008

ΔE 4.5 · #906B42

Valspar

Pale Cordovan 3010-7

ΔE 4.9 · #A06D4E

Kilz

Ranch Home LC270-02

ΔE 5.1 · #9B6D50

Hallman-Lindsay

Rare Happening 242

ΔE 5.3 · #8D6A48

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 6.3 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 6.4 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 8.2 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 14 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 15.6 · #A15A4D

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

#936642

#426F94

Analogous

#944246

#936642

#949042

Triadic

#936642

#429467

#674294

Split-Complementary

#936642

#429490

#424694

Tetradic

#936642

#469442

#426F94

#904294

Monochromatic

#2A1D13

#5F422B

#936642

#BB8D68

#D3B59C

Rectangle

#936642

#6F9442

#426F94

#674294

Compound

#936642

#949042

#426F94

#424694

Variations

Lighter

#B6845C

#C3A38A

#D9CABD

Darker

#785233

#543822

#312113

Saturation

#776A5F

#946742

#B56421

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

4.98:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#936642

#7F7641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#936642

#6F6F48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#936642

#936368

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gilded Glamour 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

#AE794D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#936642

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B7E71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3E5E78

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: #936642;

CSS — background

background-color: #936642;

CSS Variable

--color-gilded-glamour: #936642;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gilded-glamour': '#936642' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#936642] text-[#936642]

SCSS

$gilded-glamour: #936642;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #936642?

#936642 is Gilded Glamour, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #936642 warm or cool?

Gilded Glamour reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gilded Glamour?

Gilded Glamour 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 Gilded Glamour?

Gilded Glamour 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 Gilded Glamour?

You can download Gilded Glamour 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 Gilded Glamour?

The hex code is #936642. In RGB it's 147, 102, 66, and in HSL it's 27°, 38%, 42%.

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