ORANGES

Golden Oak

#A96A28

RGB 169, 106, 40 · HSL 31°, 62%, 41% · CMYK 0, 37, 76, 34

Golden Oak is #A96A28 in HEX — rgb(169, 106, 40), hsl(31°, 62%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 76%, 34%).

Golden Oak pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 62%, 41%. 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#A96A28

RGB169, 106, 40

HSL31°, 62%, 41%

HSV31°, 76%, 66%

CMYK0, 37, 76, 34

Decimal11102760

CSS RGBrgb(169, 106, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 62%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blonde Wood M250-7

ΔE 2.6 · #A46A24

Dulux

Moulded Clay S11F9

ΔE 5.7 · #B97730

Sherwin-Williams

Saucy Gold SW6370

ΔE 6.1 · #B6743B

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 6.6 · #A66B35

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 6.7 · #955F20

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 6.9 · #B6793D

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

ΔE 7.1 · #AE703B

Vista Paint

Beeswax Candle C-990

ΔE 7.5 · #BC7D3D

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.1 · #B97D31

Hallman-Lindsay

Pumpkin historic-pumpkin

ΔE 8.2 · #BF763F

Dunn-Edwards

Carrot Cake DE5230

ΔE 8.3 · #BF6F31

Benjamin Moore

Peruvian CSP-1100

ΔE 8.3 · #BE723C

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 9.1 · #C27136

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.5 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 17.3 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#A96A28

#2866A9

Analogous

#A92A28

#A96A28

#A7A928

Triadic

#A96A28

#28A96B

#6B28A9

Split-Complementary

#A96A28

#28A7A9

#2A28A9

Tetradic

#A96A28

#28A92A

#2866A9

#A928A7

Monochromatic

#2D1D0B

#6B4419

#A96A28

#D49149

#E3B787

Rectangle

#A96A28

#66A928

#2866A9

#6B28A9

Compound

#A96A28

#A7A928

#2866A9

#2A28A9

Variations

Lighter

#D1893C

#D4A675

#E1CBB3

Darker

#8A551D

#613B12

#39220A

Saturation

#7C6955

#A96B28

#BD6B14

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

4.39:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.78:1

Deuteranopia

#A96A28

#8E8124

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A96A28

#787836

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A96A28

#A9656D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Oak 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

#BE7C39

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A96A28

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB815D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#2A5788

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: #A96A28;

CSS — background

background-color: #A96A28;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-oak: #A96A28;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-oak': '#A96A28' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A96A28] text-[#A96A28]

SCSS

$golden-oak: #A96A28;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A96A28?

#A96A28 is Golden Oak, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A96A28 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Oak?

Golden Oak 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 Oak?

Golden Oak 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 Oak?

You can download Golden Oak 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 Oak?

The hex code is #A96A28. In RGB it's 169, 106, 40, and in HSL it's 31°, 62%, 41%.

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