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Super Gold

#AA8822

RGB 170, 136, 34 · HSL 45°, 67%, 40% · CMYK 0, 20, 80, 33

Super Gold is #AA8822 in HEX — rgb(170, 136, 34), hsl(45°, 67%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 80%, 33%).

Super Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 67%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AA8822

RGB170, 136, 34

HSL45°, 67%, 40%

HSV45°, 80%, 67%

CMYK0, 20, 80, 33

Decimal11175970

CSS RGBrgb(170, 136, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 67%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Indian Spice M300-6

ΔE 1.6 · #A78724

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 5.9 · #A98307

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 6.3 · #B09337

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 6.8 · #BF9334

Dunn-Edwards

Golden History DE5433

ΔE 7 · #BB993A

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 7.6 · #BC911F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 7.7 · #BD9C3A

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 8 · #C49832

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 8.9 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8.9 · #AF8A3A

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 9.3 · #A28B36

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.4 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 11.9 · #C7A44B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.3 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#AA8822

#2244AA

Analogous

#AA4422

#AA8822

#88AA22

Triadic

#AA8822

#22AA88

#8822AA

Split-Complementary

#AA8822

#2288AA

#4422AA

Tetradic

#AA8822

#22AA44

#2244AA

#AA2288

Monochromatic

#2B2208

#6A5515

#AA8822

#D9B33F

#E6CC7F

Rectangle

#AA8822

#44AA22

#2244AA

#8822AA

Compound

#AA8822

#88AA22

#2244AA

#4422AA

Variations

Lighter

#D7AE33

#D7BD6F

#E3D6B0

Darker

#8B6E18

#614D0F

#3A2D07

Saturation

#7B7051

#AA8822

#BB9111

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.25:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8822

#9F9021

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8822

#8F8F3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8822

#AD7F87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Super 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

#BF9335

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8822

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9859

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.

#253E88

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: #AA8822;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8822;

CSS Variable

--color-super-gold: #AA8822;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'super-gold': '#AA8822' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8822] text-[#AA8822]

SCSS

$super-gold: #AA8822;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8822?

#AA8822 is Super Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8822 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Super Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Super Gold?

Super 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 Super Gold?

You can download Super 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 Super Gold?

The hex code is #AA8822. In RGB it's 170, 136, 34, and in HSL it's 45°, 67%, 40%.

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