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Invitation Gold

#A77842

RGB 167, 120, 66 · HSL 32°, 43%, 46% · CMYK 0, 28, 60, 35

Invitation Gold is #A77842 in HEX — rgb(167, 120, 66), hsl(32°, 43%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 60%, 35%).

Invitation Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 43%, 46%. 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#A77842

RGB167, 120, 66

HSL32°, 43%, 46%

HSV32°, 60%, 65%

CMYK0, 28, 60, 35

Decimal10975298

CSS RGBrgb(167, 120, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 43%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Invitation Gold MQ4-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Camel 2165-10

ΔE 1.1 · #A6773F

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 1.7 · #AC7B44

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 1.8 · #A67A45

Dulux

Cork Board S12F8

ΔE 2.2 · #AA7744

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 2.3 · #A4763C

Vista Paint

Crazy Horse C-255

ΔE 2.5 · #A37644

Hallman-Lindsay

Crazy Horse 256

ΔE 4.2 · #A57648

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 5.2 · #B48347

Valspar

Caramel Toffee 3009-7

ΔE 6 · #B47B4D

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.9 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.6 · #8F6E46

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 11.8 · #955F20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.3 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A77842

#4372A8

Analogous

#A84643

#A77842

#A4A843

Triadic

#A77842

#43A879

#7943A8

Split-Complementary

#A77842

#43A4A8

#4643A8

Tetradic

#A77842

#43A846

#4372A8

#A843A4

Monochromatic

#3A2A17

#71512D

#A77842

#C69E71

#DCC4A7

Rectangle

#A77842

#72A843

#4372A8

#7943A8

Compound

#A77842

#A4A843

#4372A8

#4643A8

Variations

Lighter

#C09461

#CBAE8E

#DDD0C0

Darker

#886133

#5F4322

#382713

Saturation

#847666

#A87943

#C97B21

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

3.88:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.41:1

Deuteranopia

#A77842

#938741

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A77842

#82824C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A77842

#A87379

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Invitation 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

#BD874D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A77842

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA8C71

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.

#3F6188

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: #A77842;

CSS — background

background-color: #A77842;

CSS Variable

--color-invitation-gold: #A77842;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'invitation-gold': '#A77842' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A77842] text-[#A77842]

SCSS

$invitation-gold: #A77842;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A77842?

#A77842 is Invitation Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A77842 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Invitation Gold?

Invitation 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 Invitation Gold?

Invitation 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 Invitation Gold?

You can download Invitation 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 Invitation Gold?

The hex code is #A77842. In RGB it's 167, 120, 66, and in HSL it's 32°, 43%, 46%.

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