ORANGES

Canyon Gold

#A98E65

RGB 169, 142, 101 · HSL 36°, 28%, 53% · CMYK 0, 16, 40, 34

Canyon Gold is #A98E65 in HEX — rgb(169, 142, 101), hsl(36°, 28%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 40%, 34%).

Canyon Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 28%, 53%. 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#A98E65

RGB169, 142, 101

HSL36°, 28%, 53%

HSV36°, 40%, 66%

CMYK0, 16, 40, 34

Decimal11112037

CSS RGBrgb(169, 142, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 28%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Canyon Gold historic-canyon-gold

Exact match

Vista Paint

Canyon Gold C-1348

ΔE 1.2 · #A68D65

Valspar

Hot-Crossed Bun 3005-9B

ΔE 2 · #AF9369

Benjamin Moore

Scarecrow 1041

ΔE 2.2 · #AA8F6A

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 2.3 · #A79069

PPG

Imagine 1094-6

ΔE 2.7 · #AF9468

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 2.7 · #AC9468

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 2.8 · #A88D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 3.6 · #B39167

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.7 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.2 · #978A65

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 7.2 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.1 · #C49C6D

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 10 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 13.6 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A98E65

#6680A9

Analogous

#A96C66

#A98E65

#A2A966

Triadic

#A98E65

#66A98E

#8E66A9

Split-Complementary

#A98E65

#66A2A9

#6C66A9

Tetradic

#A98E65

#66A96C

#6680A9

#A966A2

Monochromatic

#4B3E2A

#7C6646

#A98E65

#C4B297

#E0D6C8

Rectangle

#A98E65

#80A966

#6680A9

#8E66A9

Compound

#A98E65

#A2A966

#6680A9

#6C66A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAA484

#C8BBA6

#DDD7CD

Darker

#8C724C

#614F33

#392E1D

Saturation

#91897D

#A98E66

#D4963A

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#A98E65

#9F9565

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A98E65

#93936B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A98E65

#AA898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Canyon 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

#BE9767

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A98E65

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9C8B

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.

#566D90

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: #A98E65;

CSS — background

background-color: #A98E65;

CSS Variable

--color-canyon-gold: #A98E65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canyon-gold': '#A98E65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A98E65] text-[#A98E65]

SCSS

$canyon-gold: #A98E65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A98E65?

#A98E65 is Canyon Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A98E65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canyon Gold?

Canyon 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 Canyon Gold?

Canyon 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 Canyon Gold?

You can download Canyon 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 Canyon Gold?

The hex code is #A98E65. In RGB it's 169, 142, 101, and in HSL it's 36°, 28%, 53%.

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