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Livingston Gold

#A08B5F

RGB 160, 139, 95 · HSL 41°, 25%, 50% · CMYK 0, 13, 41, 37

Livingston Gold is #A08B5F in HEX — rgb(160, 139, 95), hsl(41°, 25%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 37%).

Livingston Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 25%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A08B5F

RGB160, 139, 95

HSL41°, 25%, 50%

HSV41°, 41%, 63%

CMYK0, 13, 41, 37

Decimal10521439

CSS RGBrgb(160, 139, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 25%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

LivingstonHC-16

ΔE 0.4 · #A18C60

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Vista Paint

WoodriffK-985

ΔE 1.3 · #A0895C

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Dulux

ShankS15D6

ΔE 1.5 · #A1895D

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PPG

Rattan1103-5

ΔE 1.6 · #A58E61

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Dunn-Edwards

Spacious PlainDE6188

ΔE 2.7 · #9A8557

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Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tangiers304

ΔE 2.8 · #9E865E

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Behr

River RoadN270-5

ΔE 3.2 · #A88D5F

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Valspar

Grecian Olive3008-7A

ΔE 3.7 · #A38759

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Kilz

Cucumber SaladLF110-01

ΔE 5.4 · #978E62

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IKEA

IKEA199199

ΔE 5.5 · #978A65

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Sherwin-Williams

ArtifactSW6138

ΔE 5.9 · #9A815E

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Colorhouse

Leaf .05Leaf-05

ΔE 6.2 · #998F5B

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RAL

Grey Beige1019

ΔE 7.7 · #9E9764

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Dutch Boy

Tan HideDCP-0261

ΔE 8.6 · #B29B79

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Kobra

Gold45

ΔE 9 · #8E7A5A

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Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back40

ΔE 14.1 · #998976

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A08B5F

#60749F

Analogous

#9F6B60

#A08B5F

#949F60

Triadic

#A08B5F

#609F8B

#8B609F

Split-Complementary

#A08B5F

#60949F

#6B609F

Tetradic

#A08B5F

#609F6B

#60749F

#9F6094

Monochromatic

#403826

#706143

#A08B5F

#BCAE8F

#D9D1BF

Rectangle

#A08B5F

#749F60

#60749F

#8B609F

Compound

#A08B5F

#949F60

#60749F

#6B609F

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Livingston Gold run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4F1EC

Tint #DED8C9

Tint #C9BEA6

Tint #B4A583

Base #A08B5F

Shade #81714D

Shade #63563B

Shade #453C29

Shade #262117

Variations

Lighter

#B3A280

#C3B8A2

#DAD5CB

Darker

#81704B

#594D33

#352D1D

Saturation

#898376

#9F8B60

#CF9D30

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#A08B5F

#99905F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08B5F

#8F8F66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08B5F

#A2868A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Livingston Gold brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B79562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08B5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59A87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#516287

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #A08B5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08B5F;

CSS Variable

--color-livingston-gold: #A08B5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'livingston-gold': '#A08B5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08B5F] text-[#A08B5F]

SCSS

$livingston-gold: #A08B5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08B5F?

#A08B5F is Livingston Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A08B5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Livingston Gold?

Livingston Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Livingston Gold?

Livingston Gold pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Livingston Gold?

You can download Livingston 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 Livingston Gold?

The hex code is #A08B5F. In RGB it's 160, 139, 95, and in HSL it's 41°, 25%, 50%.

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