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Gold Ink

#937D30

RGB 147, 125, 48 · HSL 47°, 51%, 38% · CMYK 0, 15, 67, 42

Gold Ink is #937D30 in HEX — rgb(147, 125, 48), hsl(47°, 51%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 67%, 42%).

Gold Ink pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 51%, 38%. 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#937D30

RGB147, 125, 48

HSL47°, 51%, 38%

HSV47°, 67%, 58%

CMYK0, 15, 67, 42

Decimal9665840

CSS RGBrgb(147, 125, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 51%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gold Ink S310-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dragonwell CSP-930

ΔE 3 · #967F38

Dulux

Turmeric S16E9

ΔE 3.8 · #9B8039

Dunn-Edwards

Eden Prairie DE5461

ΔE 5 · #95863C

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 6.4 · #A28B36

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 7.3 · #A98840

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 7.5 · #A7843E

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 7.5 · #9D8344

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 8.3 · #9E903B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 9.4 · #AF8A3A

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 10.7 · #B28E4B

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 11.8 · #826C34

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 15.4 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.4 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.7 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.4 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#937D30

#2F4592

Analogous

#924B2F

#937D30

#76922F

Triadic

#937D30

#2F927D

#7D2F92

Split-Complementary

#937D30

#2F7692

#4B2F92

Tetradic

#937D30

#2F924B

#2F4592

#922F76

Monochromatic

#1F1A0A

#594C1D

#937D30

#C4AA4A

#D7C584

Rectangle

#937D30

#45922F

#2F4592

#7D2F92

Compound

#937D30

#76922F

#2F4592

#4B2F92

Variations

Lighter

#C1A540

#C9B777

#DBD3B4

Darker

#776524

#534617

#31290D

Saturation

#706952

#927D2F

#AA8A18

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

4.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#937D30

#8E8130

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#937D30

#818141

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#937D30

#96757B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Ink 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

#AE8A3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#937D30

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B8F63

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#2F3E76

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: #937D30;

CSS — background

background-color: #937D30;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-ink: #937D30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-ink': '#937D30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#937D30] text-[#937D30]

SCSS

$gold-ink: #937D30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #937D30?

#937D30 is Gold Ink, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #937D30 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Ink?

Gold Ink 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 Gold Ink?

You can download Gold Ink 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 Gold Ink?

The hex code is #937D30. In RGB it's 147, 125, 48, and in HSL it's 47°, 51%, 38%.

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