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El Dorado

#A97F3C

RGB 169, 127, 60 · HSL 37°, 48%, 45% · CMYK 0, 25, 64, 34

El Dorado is #A97F3C in HEX — rgb(169, 127, 60), hsl(37°, 48%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 64%, 34%).

El Dorado pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 48%, 45%. 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#A97F3C

RGB169, 127, 60

HSL37°, 48%, 45%

HSV37°, 64%, 66%

CMYK0, 25, 64, 34

Decimal11108156

CSS RGBrgb(169, 127, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 48%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 1.5 · #AA803A

Behr

Golden Rice S290-6

ΔE 1.6 · #AB7F3F

Vista Paint

Waxen Moon C-920

ΔE 2.3 · #B0823F

Benjamin Moore

Corduroy 2153-20

ΔE 2.7 · #A17B36

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 3.1 · #AA8344

Dulux

Gold Dust S15E8

ΔE 3.2 · #A47D3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 3.3 · #AE8245

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 3.5 · #B08843

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 4.8 · #B48347

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 5.1 · #B88541

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.1 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.4 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.9 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.5 · #AF7C20

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.3 · #955F20

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

#A97F3C

#3C66AA

Analogous

#AA493C

#A97F3C

#9DAA3C

Triadic

#A97F3C

#3CAA80

#803CAA

Split-Complementary

#A97F3C

#3C9DAA

#493CAA

Tetradic

#A97F3C

#3CAA49

#3C66AA

#AA3C9D

Monochromatic

#392B14

#715528

#A97F3C

#CAA468

#DEC6A1

Rectangle

#A97F3C

#66AA3C

#3C66AA

#803CAA

Compound

#A97F3C

#9DAA3C

#3C66AA

#493CAA

Variations

Lighter

#C59B59

#CDB389

#DED2BD

Darker

#8A672E

#60471E

#392910

Saturation

#837762

#AA803C

#C8871E

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.79:1

Deuteranopia

#A97F3C

#998B3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A97F3C

#878749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A97F3C

#AA787F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

El Dorado 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

#BE8C48

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A97F3C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB916C

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.

#3A5889

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: #A97F3C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A97F3C;

CSS Variable

--color-el-dorado: #A97F3C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'el-dorado': '#A97F3C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A97F3C] text-[#A97F3C]

SCSS

$el-dorado: #A97F3C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A97F3C?

#A97F3C is El Dorado, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A97F3C warm or cool?

El Dorado reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with El Dorado?

El Dorado 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 El Dorado?

El Dorado 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 El Dorado?

You can download El Dorado 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 El Dorado?

The hex code is #A97F3C. In RGB it's 169, 127, 60, and in HSL it's 37°, 48%, 45%.

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