ORANGES

Golden Brown

#986537

RGB 152, 101, 55 · HSL 28°, 47%, 41% · CMYK 0, 34, 64, 40

Golden Brown is #986537 in HEX — rgb(152, 101, 55), hsl(28°, 47%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 64%, 40%).

Golden Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 47%, 41%. 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#986537

RGB152, 101, 55

HSL28°, 47%, 41%

HSV28°, 64%, 60%

CMYK0, 34, 64, 40

Decimal9987383

CSS RGBrgb(152, 101, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 47%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Brown S11E9

Exact match

PPG

Ginger 1082-7

ΔE 2.8 · #97653C

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 3.3 · #9D6C40

Behr

Curry Powder PPU6-1

ΔE 3.8 · #9D6C38

Vista Paint

Fallen Leaf K-1024

ΔE 3.8 · #9F6E41

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 3.9 · #9A6A35

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 4.2 · #8C5D2C

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 4.2 · #A16941

Dunn-Edwards

Autumn Bark DEA164

ΔE 5.7 · #9D6F46

Hallman-Lindsay

Hampton Beach 1012

ΔE 6 · #9D603B

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 6.4 · #906A3A

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 7.6 · #875228

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 9.4 · #955F20

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 10.5 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 16.8 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 18.2 · #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

#986537

#376C9A

Analogous

#9A373B

#986537

#9A9637

Triadic

#986537

#379A65

#65379A

Split-Complementary

#986537

#379A96

#373B9A

Tetradic

#986537

#3B9A37

#376C9A

#96379A

Monochromatic

#291B0F

#614023

#986537

#C48B5A

#D8B392

Rectangle

#986537

#6C9A37

#376C9A

#65379A

Compound

#986537

#9A9637

#376C9A

#373B9A

Variations

Lighter

#BF834E

#C9A281

#DCC9B9

Darker

#7D512A

#57381C

#34200F

Saturation

#77685A

#9A6537

#B5631C

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

4.94:1

vs Black

4.25:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#986537

#827735

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#986537

#70703F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#986537

#986167

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Brown 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

#B17844

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#986537

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F7D69

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.

#355B7C

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: #986537;

CSS — background

background-color: #986537;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-brown: #986537;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-brown': '#986537' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#986537] text-[#986537]

SCSS

$golden-brown: #986537;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #986537?

#986537 is Golden Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #986537 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Brown?

Golden Brown 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 Brown?

Golden Brown 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 Brown?

You can download Golden Brown 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 Brown?

The hex code is #986537. In RGB it's 152, 101, 55, and in HSL it's 28°, 47%, 41%.

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