ORANGES

Heart of Gold

#9D7F4C

RGB 157, 127, 76 · HSL 38°, 35%, 46% · CMYK 0, 19, 52, 38

Heart of Gold is #9D7F4C in HEX — rgb(157, 127, 76), hsl(38°, 35%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 52%, 38%).

Heart of Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 35%, 46%. 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#9D7F4C

RGB157, 127, 76

HSL38°, 35%, 46%

HSV38°, 52%, 62%

CMYK0, 19, 52, 38

Decimal10321740

CSS RGBrgb(157, 127, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 35%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wheatmeal S15E7

ΔE 1.7 · #9E8050

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Brass DE6161

ΔE 1.8 · #9B7E4E

Behr

Hazel S280-6

ΔE 2.3 · #9B7A47

PPG

Tattle Tan 1093-7

ΔE 2.8 · #A48454

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 224

ΔE 3.3 · #9F834A

Vista Paint

Rich and Rare C-892

ΔE 3.7 · #967642

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 3.9 · #977A41

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 4.4 · #A38759

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 4.6 · #A9864E

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 5.4 · #A58258

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.3 · #8F6E46

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9.3 · #826C34

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.6 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.4 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#9D7F4C

#4C6A9E

Analogous

#9E574C

#9D7F4C

#939E4C

Triadic

#9D7F4C

#4C9E80

#804C9E

Split-Complementary

#9D7F4C

#4C939E

#574C9E

Tetradic

#9D7F4C

#4C9E57

#4C6A9E

#9E4C93

Monochromatic

#372D1B

#6B5633

#9D7F4C

#BEA579

#D7C8AC

Rectangle

#9D7F4C

#6A9E4C

#4C6A9E

#804C9E

Compound

#9D7F4C

#939E4C

#4C6A9E

#574C9E

Variations

Lighter

#B79B6A

#C5B394

#DBD2C3

Darker

#80673B

#594728

#352A16

Saturation

#827969

#9E804C

#C48A26

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.57:1

Deuteranopia

#9D7F4C

#92874C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D7F4C

#858555

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D7F4C

#9F797F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Heart of 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

#B58C54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D7F4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29178

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.

#465C81

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: #9D7F4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D7F4C;

CSS Variable

--color-heart-of-gold: #9D7F4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heart-of-gold': '#9D7F4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D7F4C] text-[#9D7F4C]

SCSS

$heart-of-gold: #9D7F4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D7F4C?

#9D7F4C is Heart of Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9D7F4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heart of Gold?

Heart of 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 Heart of Gold?

Heart of 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 Heart of Gold?

You can download Heart of 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 Heart of Gold?

The hex code is #9D7F4C. In RGB it's 157, 127, 76, and in HSL it's 38°, 35%, 46%.

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