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Victorian Gold

#A2783B

RGB 162, 120, 59 · HSL 36°, 47%, 43% · CMYK 0, 26, 64, 36

Victorian Gold is #A2783B in HEX — rgb(162, 120, 59), hsl(36°, 47%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 64%, 36%).

Victorian Gold pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 47%, 43%. 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#A2783B

RGB162, 120, 59

HSL36°, 47%, 43%

HSV36°, 64%, 64%

CMYK0, 26, 64, 36

Decimal10647611

CSS RGBrgb(162, 120, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 47%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 1.7 · #9D7638

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 2.2 · #A4763C

Benjamin Moore

Camel 2165-10

ΔE 3.1 · #A6773F

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 3.3 · #AB7F3F

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 3.8 · #A17135

Vista Paint

Golden Mist K-992

ΔE 3.8 · #9B733C

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 4.1 · #AE8245

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 4.4 · #AC7B44

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 5.6 · #B48347

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 6.8 · #B7874C

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.7 · #AF8A3A

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 11.4 · #955F20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.5 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.8 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.1 · #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

#A2783B

#3A63A1

Analogous

#A1443A

#A2783B

#97A13A

Triadic

#A2783B

#3AA178

#783AA1

Split-Complementary

#A2783B

#3A97A1

#443AA1

Tetradic

#A2783B

#3AA144

#3A63A1

#A13A97

Monochromatic

#312412

#694E26

#A2783B

#C69E62

#DBC19A

Rectangle

#A2783B

#63A13A

#3A63A1

#783AA1

Compound

#A2783B

#97A13A

#3A63A1

#443AA1

Variations

Lighter

#C19654

#CBAF85

#DDCFBB

Darker

#83602C

#5B431D

#362710

Saturation

#7D715E

#A1783A

#BE7E1D

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.29:1

Deuteranopia

#A2783B

#91853A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2783B

#808047

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2783B

#A37279

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Victorian 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

#B98747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2783B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A68C6C

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.

#385682

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: #A2783B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2783B;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian-gold: #A2783B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian-gold': '#A2783B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2783B] text-[#A2783B]

SCSS

$victorian-gold: #A2783B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2783B?

#A2783B is Victorian Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A2783B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Victorian Gold?

Victorian 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 Victorian Gold?

Victorian 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 Victorian Gold?

You can download Victorian 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 Victorian Gold?

The hex code is #A2783B. In RGB it's 162, 120, 59, and in HSL it's 36°, 47%, 43%.

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