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Persian Gold

#9B7939

RGB 155, 121, 57 · HSL 39°, 46%, 42% · CMYK 0, 22, 63, 39

Persian Gold is #9B7939 in HEX — rgb(155, 121, 57), hsl(39°, 46%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 63%, 39%).

Persian Gold pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 46%, 42%. 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#9B7939

RGB155, 121, 57

HSL39°, 46%, 42%

HSV39°, 63%, 61%

CMYK0, 22, 63, 39

Decimal10189113

CSS RGBrgb(155, 121, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 46%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 2.6 · #9D7638

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 3.4 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Grandiose SW6404

ΔE 3.5 · #9C7F41

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 4 · #987C40

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 4.6 · #9F8046

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 4.7 · #977A41

Behr

Harvest Time S300-6

ΔE 4.8 · #A48038

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.8 · #A9864E

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 7.1 · #B08843

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 8.2 · #B28E4B

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9.3 · #826C34

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.4 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.5 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16 · #AF7C20

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 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

#9B7939

#3A5C9C

Analogous

#9C493A

#9B7939

#8E9C3A

Triadic

#9B7939

#3A9C7A

#7A3A9C

Split-Complementary

#9B7939

#3A8E9C

#493A9C

Tetradic

#9B7939

#3A9C49

#3A5C9C

#9C3A8E

Monochromatic

#2D2311

#654E25

#9B7939

#C4A05F

#D8C197

Rectangle

#9B7939

#5C9C3A

#3A5C9C

#7A3A9C

Compound

#9B7939

#8E9C3A

#3A5C9C

#493A9C

Variations

Lighter

#BF9952

#C9B184

#DCD0BB

Darker

#7F622C

#59441D

#342810

Saturation

#7A705C

#9C7A3A

#B9831D

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.19:1

Deuteranopia

#9B7939

#8E8238

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B7939

#808046

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B7939

#9D7379

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Persian Gold 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

#B48746

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B7939

Daylight 5500K

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

#A18C6A

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.

#37507F

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: #9B7939;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B7939;

CSS Variable

--color-persian-gold: #9B7939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persian-gold': '#9B7939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B7939] text-[#9B7939]

SCSS

$persian-gold: #9B7939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B7939?

#9B7939 is Persian Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9B7939 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Persian Gold?

Persian Gold 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 Persian Gold?

Persian Gold 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 Persian Gold?

You can download Persian Gold 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 Persian Gold?

The hex code is #9B7939. In RGB it's 155, 121, 57, and in HSL it's 39°, 46%, 42%.

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