ORANGES

Golden

#97732F

RGB 151, 115, 47 · HSL 39°, 53%, 39% · CMYK 0, 24, 69, 41

Golden is #97732F in HEX — rgb(151, 115, 47), hsl(39°, 53%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 69%, 41%).

Golden pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 53%, 39%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#97732F

RGB151, 115, 47

HSL39°, 53%, 39%

HSV39°, 69%, 59%

CMYK0, 24, 69, 41

Decimal9925423

CSS RGBrgb(151, 115, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 53%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

Exact match

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 3.4 · #9D7638

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 4.2 · #996F32

Behr

Rococo Gold S300-7

ΔE 4.8 · #8B6D2E

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 6.3 · #A7833B

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 6.4 · #A17135

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 6.6 · #A7843E

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 8.5 · #B08843

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 8.8 · #9A6A35

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.2 · #AF8A3A

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 10.3 · #826C34

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 10.4 · #B88541

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.7 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14.1 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 15.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.3 · #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

#97732F

#2F5498

Analogous

#983F2F

#97732F

#88982F

Triadic

#97732F

#2F9873

#732F98

Split-Complementary

#97732F

#2F8898

#3F2F98

Tetradic

#97732F

#2F983F

#2F5498

#982F88

Monochromatic

#231B0B

#5E471D

#97732F

#C89C4C

#DABD86

Rectangle

#97732F

#54982F

#2F5498

#732F98

Compound

#97732F

#88982F

#2F5498

#3F2F98

Variations

Lighter

#C59641

#CCAE78

#DDCFB4

Darker

#7C5D23

#574017

#33260C

Saturation

#736854

#98732F

#B07A17

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

4.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.81:1

Deuteranopia

#97732F

#8A7D2E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97732F

#7A7A3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97732F

#996C73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden 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

#B1833E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#97732F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E8863

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#2E497B

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: #97732F;

CSS — background

background-color: #97732F;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #97732F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#97732F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97732F] text-[#97732F]

SCSS

$golden: #97732F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97732F?

#97732F is Golden, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #97732F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

Golden 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 Golden?

Golden 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 Golden?

You can download Golden 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 Golden?

The hex code is #97732F. In RGB it's 151, 115, 47, and in HSL it's 39°, 53%, 39%.

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