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Golden Griffon

#A99058

RGB 169, 144, 88 · HSL 41°, 32%, 50% · CMYK 0, 15, 48, 34

Golden Griffon is #A99058 in HEX — rgb(169, 144, 88), hsl(41°, 32%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 48%, 34%).

Golden Griffon pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 32%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A99058

RGB169, 144, 88

HSL41°, 32%, 50%

HSV41°, 48%, 66%

CMYK0, 15, 48, 34

Decimal11112536

CSS RGBrgb(169, 144, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 32%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Seville 251

ΔE 1.6 · #A68C55

PPG

Gathering Field 12-24

ΔE 1.9 · #AB8F55

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 2.3 · #AD905B

Vista Paint

Sandhurst K-977

ΔE 2.6 · #A48D59

Behr

Brown Rabbit 300F-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A88D51

Sherwin-Williams

Edgy Gold SW6409

ΔE 2.8 · #B1975F

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 4.2 · #A78A59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.5 · #B7975E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 4.7 · #B39260

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 5 · #B09666

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.7 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.4 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 9 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.3 · #CB9E59

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

#A99058

#5771A8

Analogous

#A86657

#A99058

#99A857

Triadic

#A99058

#57A88E

#8E57A8

Split-Complementary

#A99058

#5799A8

#6657A8

Tetradic

#A99058

#57A866

#5771A8

#A85799

Monochromatic

#433923

#76643D

#A99058

#C2B089

#DCD2BC

Rectangle

#A99058

#71A857

#5771A8

#8E57A8

Compound

#A99058

#99A857

#5771A8

#6657A8

Variations

Lighter

#BAA578

#C7BA9E

#DCD6C8

Darker

#887344

#5F4F2D

#382E1A

Saturation

#8C8473

#A88E57

#D49E2B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.82:1

Deuteranopia

#A99058

#A19558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99058

#959562

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99058

#AB8A8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Griffon brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BE995D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99058

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9E81

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.

#4F628A

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: #A99058;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99058;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-griffon: #A99058;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-griffon': '#A99058' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99058] text-[#A99058]

SCSS

$golden-griffon: #A99058;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99058?

#A99058 is Golden Griffon, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A99058 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Griffon?

Golden Griffon works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden Griffon?

Golden Griffon pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Golden Griffon?

You can download Golden Griffon 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 Griffon?

The hex code is #A99058. In RGB it's 169, 144, 88, and in HSL it's 41°, 32%, 50%.

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