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Golden Hind

#A37111

RGB 163, 113, 17 · HSL 39°, 81%, 35% · CMYK 0, 31, 90, 36

Golden Hind is #A37111 in HEX — rgb(163, 113, 17), hsl(39°, 81%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 90%, 36%).

Golden Hind pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 81%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A37111

RGB163, 113, 17

HSL39°, 81%, 35%

HSV39°, 90%, 64%

CMYK0, 31, 90, 36

Decimal10711313

CSS RGBrgb(163, 113, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 81%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Honeysuckle Blast S-H-330

ΔE 3.7 · #AE7A1B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 4.3 · #AF7C20

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 8.4 · #BB852F

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.1 · #B97D31

Dulux

Arnica S14G9

ΔE 10.6 · #BF8A37

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 10.9 · #BD8339

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.9 · #BF8D35

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 11.1 · #BA7F38

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 11.2 · #A98307

Vista Paint

Gold Trinket K-1207

ΔE 11.3 · #BF8D38

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 11.4 · #C68736

Benjamin Moore

Dash 2159-10

ΔE 11.9 · #C58A3B

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 12 · #BB8D3B

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 13.5 · #B88541

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 19.4 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#A37111

#1144A2

Analogous

#A22711

#A37111

#8CA211

Triadic

#A37111

#11A26F

#6F11A2

Split-Complementary

#A37111

#118CA2

#2711A2

Tetradic

#A37111

#11A227

#1144A2

#A2118C

Monochromatic

#171002

#5C3F0A

#A37111

#E79E18

#EEBB5D

Rectangle

#A37111

#44A211

#1144A2

#6F11A2

Compound

#A37111

#8CA211

#1144A2

#2711A2

Variations

Lighter

#DE9817

#E0B057

#E6CFA4

Darker

#845A0B

#5D3E05

#372502

Saturation

#6F6044

#A26F11

#AA7108

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

4.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.93:1

Deuteranopia

#A37111

#8F810B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A37111

#7B7B2D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A37111

#A46A72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Hind 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

#BA8128

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A37111

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7864C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#183C80

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: #A37111;

CSS — background

background-color: #A37111;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-hind: #A37111;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-hind': '#A37111' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A37111] text-[#A37111]

SCSS

$golden-hind: #A37111;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A37111?

#A37111 is Golden Hind, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A37111 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Hind?

Golden Hind 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 Hind?

Golden Hind 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 Hind?

You can download Golden Hind 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 Hind?

The hex code is #A37111. In RGB it's 163, 113, 17, and in HSL it's 39°, 81%, 35%.

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