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Golden Harmony

#9F8046

RGB 159, 128, 70 · HSL 39°, 39%, 45% · CMYK 0, 19, 56, 38

Golden Harmony is #9F8046 in HEX — rgb(159, 128, 70), hsl(39°, 39%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 56%, 38%).

Golden Harmony pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 39%, 45%. 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#9F8046

RGB159, 128, 70

HSL39°, 39%, 45%

HSV39°, 56%, 62%

CMYK0, 19, 56, 38

Decimal10453062

CSS RGBrgb(159, 128, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 39%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

Exact match

Behr

Temple Tile N280-6

ΔE 1.8 · #A2824B

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 224

ΔE 1.9 · #9F834A

Sherwin-Williams

Grandiose SW6404

ΔE 2.2 · #9C7F41

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 2.4 · #987C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 2.6 · #977A41

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 3.3 · #A9864E

PPG

Graceful Gazelle 1105-7

ΔE 3.9 · #A78A50

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 4.8 · #A47D3F

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 5.7 · #B18A52

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.9 · #B7975E

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9.4 · #826C34

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.1 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.7 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.7 · #B29B79

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

#9F8046

#4665A0

Analogous

#A05346

#9F8046

#92A046

Triadic

#9F8046

#46A080

#8046A0

Split-Complementary

#9F8046

#4692A0

#5346A0

Tetradic

#9F8046

#46A053

#4665A0

#A04692

Monochromatic

#352B17

#6A552F

#9F8046

#C1A571

#D8C7A6

Rectangle

#9F8046

#65A046

#4665A0

#8046A0

Compound

#9F8046

#92A046

#4665A0

#5346A0

Variations

Lighter

#BB9C63

#C7B38F

#DBD2C1

Darker

#816736

#5A4724

#352A14

Saturation

#807765

#A08046

#C38B23

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.65:1

Deuteranopia

#9F8046

#948846

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F8046

#868651

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F8046

#A17A80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Harmony 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

#B78D50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F8046

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49274

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.

#415882

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: #9F8046;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F8046;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-harmony: #9F8046;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-harmony': '#9F8046' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F8046] text-[#9F8046]

SCSS

$golden-harmony: #9F8046;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F8046?

#9F8046 is Golden Harmony, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9F8046 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Harmony?

Golden Harmony 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 Harmony?

Golden Harmony 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 Harmony?

You can download Golden Harmony 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 Harmony?

The hex code is #9F8046. In RGB it's 159, 128, 70, and in HSL it's 39°, 39%, 45%.

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