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Gold Taffeta

#A48C67

RGB 164, 140, 103 · HSL 36°, 25%, 52% · CMYK 0, 15, 37, 36

Gold Taffeta is #A48C67 in HEX — rgb(164, 140, 103), hsl(36°, 25%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 37%, 36%).

Gold Taffeta pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 25%, 52%. 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#A48C67

RGB164, 140, 103

HSL36°, 25%, 52%

HSV36°, 37%, 64%

CMYK0, 15, 37, 36

Decimal10783847

CSS RGBrgb(164, 140, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 25%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Taffeta C-275

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Town 283

ΔE 1.1 · #A18A64

Benjamin Moore

Green 236

ΔE 1.7 · #A38E67

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 1.8 · #A79069

PPG

Coffee With Cream 1086-6

ΔE 2.5 · #A68966

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 3.5 · #AC9571

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 3.5 · #9E8A6A

Valspar

River Oak 3004-9C

ΔE 3.8 · #A89071

Dulux

Shank S15D6

ΔE 4.1 · #A1895D

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.1 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 6.8 · #AF8D72

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 8.9 · #A89D7E

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 9 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.9 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A48C67

#667EA3

Analogous

#A36C66

#A48C67

#9DA366

Triadic

#A48C67

#66A38B

#8B66A3

Split-Complementary

#A48C67

#669DA3

#6C66A3

Tetradic

#A48C67

#66A36C

#667EA3

#A3669D

Monochromatic

#463B2A

#766347

#A48C67

#C0AF96

#DDD3C6

Rectangle

#A48C67

#7EA366

#667EA3

#8B66A3

Compound

#A48C67

#9DA366

#667EA3

#6C66A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6A285

#C5B9A6

#DCD6CD

Darker

#86704E

#5D4D35

#372D1E

Saturation

#8E867B

#A38B66

#D19438

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#A48C67

#9B9267

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A48C67

#90906D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A48C67

#A5878C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Taffeta 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

#BA9668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A48C67

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89B8D

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.

#556B8D

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: #A48C67;

CSS — background

background-color: #A48C67;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-taffeta: #A48C67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-taffeta': '#A48C67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A48C67] text-[#A48C67]

SCSS

$gold-taffeta: #A48C67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48C67?

#A48C67 is Gold Taffeta, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A48C67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Taffeta?

Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta?

Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta?

You can download Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta?

The hex code is #A48C67. In RGB it's 164, 140, 103, and in HSL it's 36°, 25%, 52%.

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