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Mediaeval Gold

#AC7F48

RGB 172, 127, 72 · HSL 33°, 41%, 48% · CMYK 0, 26, 58, 33

Mediaeval Gold is #AC7F48 in HEX — rgb(172, 127, 72), hsl(33°, 41%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 58%, 33%).

Mediaeval Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 41%, 48%. 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#AC7F48

RGB172, 127, 72

HSL33°, 41%, 48%

HSV33°, 58%, 67%

CMYK0, 26, 58, 33

Decimal11304776

CSS RGBrgb(172, 127, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 41%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-20

ΔE 1.6 · #AF7F47

Behr

Almond Brittle S270-6

ΔE 2.1 · #B07F47

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 2.2 · #A67A45

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 2.4 · #AC7B44

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 3.1 · #AE8245

Sherwin-Williams

Chamois SW6131

ΔE 3.7 · #AD8451

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 3.7 · #B48347

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 4 · #B7874C

Vista Paint

Crazy Horse C-255

ΔE 4.1 · #A37644

Dulux

Cork Board S12F8

ΔE 4.1 · #AA7744

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.3 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.1 · #A16941

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.4 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13 · #CB9E59

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 14 · #826C34

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 16.1 · #C27654

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

#AC7F48

#4875AD

Analogous

#AD4D48

#AC7F48

#A8AD48

Triadic

#AC7F48

#48AD7F

#7F48AD

Split-Complementary

#AC7F48

#48A8AD

#4D48AD

Tetradic

#AC7F48

#48AD4D

#4875AD

#AD48A8

Monochromatic

#41301B

#775832

#AC7F48

#C7A57A

#DEC9B0

Rectangle

#AC7F48

#75AD48

#4875AD

#7F48AD

Compound

#AC7F48

#A8AD48

#4875AD

#4D48AD

Variations

Lighter

#C09969

#CBB294

#DED2C3

Darker

#8C6638

#624625

#3A2915

Saturation

#897C6B

#AD7F48

#D18324

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

3.57:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.88:1

Deuteranopia

#AC7F48

#998D47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC7F48

#888852

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC7F48

#AD7980

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mediaeval 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

#C08C51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC7F48

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9175

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.

#44648C

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: #AC7F48;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC7F48;

CSS Variable

--color-mediaeval-gold: #AC7F48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mediaeval-gold': '#AC7F48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC7F48] text-[#AC7F48]

SCSS

$mediaeval-gold: #AC7F48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC7F48?

#AC7F48 is Mediaeval Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC7F48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mediaeval Gold?

Mediaeval 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 Mediaeval Gold?

Mediaeval 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 Mediaeval Gold?

You can download Mediaeval 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 Mediaeval Gold?

The hex code is #AC7F48. In RGB it's 172, 127, 72, and in HSL it's 33°, 41%, 48%.

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