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Venetian Gold

#A9921B

RGB 169, 146, 27 · HSL 50°, 72%, 38% · CMYK 0, 14, 84, 34

Venetian Gold is #A9921B in HEX — rgb(169, 146, 27), hsl(50°, 72%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 84%, 34%).

Venetian Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 72%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A9921B

RGB169, 146, 27

HSL50°, 72%, 38%

HSV50°, 84%, 66%

CMYK0, 14, 84, 34

Decimal11112987

CSS RGBrgb(169, 146, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 72%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 2.8 · #AC9825

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 5.3 · #B8A02A

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 6.6 · #9D9101

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

ΔE 7.1 · #BC9B32

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 7.5 · #AEA132

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 9.1 · #BD9C3A

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 9.5 · #BC911F

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 9.8 · #B09337

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 11.3 · #CEAB3B

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 14.2 · #9E903B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 15.5 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 16.3 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.9 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22.7 · #B97D31

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9921B

#1B32A7

Analogous

#A74A1B

#A9921B

#78A71B

Triadic

#A9921B

#1BA78F

#8F1BA7

Split-Complementary

#A9921B

#1B78A7

#4A1BA7

Tetradic

#A9921B

#1BA74A

#1B32A7

#A71B78

Monochromatic

#231E06

#655710

#A9921B

#DDC131

#E8D573

Rectangle

#A9921B

#32A71B

#1B32A7

#8F1BA7

Compound

#A9921B

#78A71B

#1B32A7

#4A1BA7

Variations

Lighter

#DCBD25

#DAC766

#E4DAAC

Darker

#887513

#60510B

#393005

Saturation

#766F4C

#A78F1B

#B4980E

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

6.81:1

Deuteranopia

#A9921B

#A5951C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9921B

#96963D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9921B

#AD8890

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Venetian Gold 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

#BE9A2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9921B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9F54

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#203185

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: #A9921B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9921B;

CSS Variable

--color-venetian-gold: #A9921B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'venetian-gold': '#A9921B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9921B] text-[#A9921B]

SCSS

$venetian-gold: #A9921B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9921B?

#A9921B is Venetian Gold, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A9921B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Venetian Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Venetian Gold?

Venetian Gold 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 Venetian Gold?

You can download Venetian 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 Venetian Gold?

The hex code is #A9921B. In RGB it's 169, 146, 27, and in HSL it's 50°, 72%, 38%.

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