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California Gold Rush

#95743F

RGB 149, 116, 63 · HSL 37°, 41%, 42% · CMYK 0, 22, 58, 42

California Gold Rush is #95743F in HEX — rgb(149, 116, 63), hsl(37°, 41%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 58%, 42%).

California Gold Rush pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 41%, 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#95743F

RGB149, 116, 63

HSL37°, 41%, 42%

HSV37°, 58%, 58%

CMYK0, 22, 58, 42

Decimal9794623

CSS RGBrgb(149, 116, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 41%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich And Rare 893

ΔE 0.7 · #977540

Vista Paint

Rich and Rare C-892

ΔE 1.1 · #967642

Behr

Hazel S280-6

ΔE 2.7 · #9B7A47

Dulux

Warm Spice S13E8

ΔE 2.8 · #987444

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Penny DEA167

ΔE 3.5 · #957747

PPG

Sugar Maple 1090-7

ΔE 3.9 · #9C7647

Sherwin-Williams

Fervent Brass SW6405

ΔE 4.2 · #95793D

Benjamin Moore

Warm 2162-30

ΔE 4.7 · #9A7346

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 6.6 · #826C34

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 6.8 · #A4794D

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.1 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 7.2 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 12.1 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.4 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 16 · #875228

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#95743F

#3F6197

Analogous

#97493F

#95743F

#8D973F

Triadic

#95743F

#3F9775

#753F97

Split-Complementary

#95743F

#3F8D97

#493F97

Tetradic

#95743F

#3F9749

#3F6197

#973F8D

Monochromatic

#2B2212

#614B29

#95743F

#BE9C64

#D5BE9A

Rectangle

#95743F

#61973F

#3F6197

#753F97

Compound

#95743F

#8D973F

#3F6197

#493F97

Variations

Lighter

#B99458

#C5AD87

#DACFBC

Darker

#7B5E31

#554120

#322612

Saturation

#786E5E

#97753F

#B77D20

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

4.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.85:1

Deuteranopia

#95743F

#887D3E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95743F

#7A7A49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95743F

#966E74

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

California Gold Rush 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

#AF844A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95743F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C896F

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.

#3B547B

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: #95743F;

CSS — background

background-color: #95743F;

CSS Variable

--color-california-gold-rush: #95743F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-gold-rush': '#95743F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95743F] text-[#95743F]

SCSS

$california-gold-rush: #95743F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95743F?

#95743F is California Gold Rush, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #95743F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Gold Rush?

California Gold Rush 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 California Gold Rush?

California Gold Rush 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 California Gold Rush?

You can download California Gold Rush 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 California Gold Rush?

The hex code is #95743F. In RGB it's 149, 116, 63, and in HSL it's 37°, 41%, 42%.

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