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Lavish Gold

#A28157

RGB 162, 129, 87 · HSL 34°, 30%, 49% · CMYK 0, 20, 46, 36

Lavish Gold is #A28157 in HEX — rgb(162, 129, 87), hsl(34°, 30%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 46%, 36%).

Lavish Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 30%, 49%. 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#A28157

RGB162, 129, 87

HSL34°, 30%, 49%

HSV34°, 46%, 64%

CMYK0, 20, 46, 36

Decimal10649943

CSS RGBrgb(162, 129, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 30%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lavish Gold MQ2-14

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Antique Gold SW2814

ΔE 1.1 · #A58258

Vista Paint

Log Cabin C-261

ΔE 1.6 · #9F8158

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 1.7 · #A7855A

Dulux

Grecian Gold S13E7

ΔE 2.1 · #9E7C54

PPG

Chicory 1095-6

ΔE 2.7 · #A78658

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine 1099

ΔE 2.8 · #A9885C

Dunn-Edwards

Banner Gold DE6181

ΔE 2.8 · #A28557

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 3.2 · #9B7F58

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 6.1 · #9E7D5E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.4 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 8.9 · #A58369

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 10.6 · #8A6642

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 11.3 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.8 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 15.8 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#A28157

#5778A2

Analogous

#A25C57

#A28157

#9DA257

Triadic

#A28157

#57A282

#8257A2

Split-Complementary

#A28157

#579DA2

#5C57A2

Tetradic

#A28157

#57A25C

#5778A2

#A2579D

Monochromatic

#3F3222

#715A3D

#A28157

#BFA788

#DACCB9

Rectangle

#A28157

#78A257

#5778A2

#8257A2

Compound

#A28157

#9DA257

#5778A2

#5C57A2

Variations

Lighter

#B69B78

#C5B49D

#DBD3C8

Darker

#836844

#5B482E

#362A1A

Saturation

#887E72

#A28257

#CE882C

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.81:1

Deuteranopia

#A28157

#958B57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A28157

#87875E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A28157

#A37C81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lavish 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

#B98D5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A28157

Daylight 5500K

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

#A69281

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.

#4F6785

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: #A28157;

CSS — background

background-color: #A28157;

CSS Variable

--color-lavish-gold: #A28157;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavish-gold': '#A28157' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A28157] text-[#A28157]

SCSS

$lavish-gold: #A28157;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A28157?

#A28157 is Lavish Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A28157 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavish Gold?

Lavish 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 Lavish Gold?

Lavish 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 Lavish Gold?

You can download Lavish 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 Lavish Gold?

The hex code is #A28157. In RGB it's 162, 129, 87, and in HSL it's 34°, 30%, 49%.

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