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Golden Chalice

#AC8D46

RGB 172, 141, 70 · HSL 42°, 42%, 47% · CMYK 0, 18, 59, 33

Golden Chalice is #AC8D46 in HEX — rgb(172, 141, 70), hsl(42°, 42%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 59%, 33%).

Golden Chalice pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 42%, 47%. 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#AC8D46

RGB172, 141, 70

HSL42°, 42%, 47%

HSV42°, 59%, 67%

CMYK0, 18, 59, 33

Decimal11308358

CSS RGBrgb(172, 141, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 42%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden2151-20

ΔE 0.4 · #AD8E47

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Dulux

ZingiberS16E8

ΔE 2.1 · #AA8F49

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Vista Paint

Gold StrikeK-488

ΔE 2.2 · #A98840

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Valspar

Corduroy3007-5A

ΔE 2.9 · #B28E4B

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Dunn-Edwards

Pirate's GoldDEA168

ΔE 3.2 · #B08F42

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Behr

Spiced MustardS300-5

ΔE 3.3 · #B6954F

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Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley872

ΔE 3.7 · #A7843E

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PPG

Obsession1108-7

ΔE 4.2 · #AE9550

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Colorhouse

Beeswax .06Beeswax-06

ΔE 4.4 · #B29445

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Sherwin-Williams

Different GoldSW6396

ΔE 5.4 · #BC934D

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Kilz

Cairo GoldLE110-02

ΔE 7.6 · #C09658

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IKEA

IKEA157157

ΔE 8.4 · #B7975E

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Farrow & Ball

India Yellow66

ΔE 9.6 · #CB9E59

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RAL

Sand Yellow1002

ΔE 10 · #C6A664

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Kobra

Yellow11

ΔE 15.4 · #B97D31

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Dutch Boy

Caterpillar YellowD-6765

ΔE 15.7 · #AF7C20

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#AC8D46

#4664AA

Analogous

#AA5A46

#AC8D46

#96AA46

Triadic

#AC8D46

#46AA8C

#8C46AA

Split-Complementary

#AC8D46

#4696AA

#5A46AA

Tetradic

#AC8D46

#46AA5A

#4664AA

#AA4696

Monochromatic

#3E3319

#745F2F

#AC8D46

#C7AE75

#DDCEAC

Rectangle

#AC8D46

#64AA46

#4664AA

#8C46AA

Compound

#AC8D46

#96AA46

#4664AA

#5A46AA

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Golden Chalice run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F6F2E9

Tint #E5D9BF

Tint #D3C094

Tint #C2A76A

Base #AC8D46

Shade #8B7239

Shade #6B582C

Shade #4B3E1F

Shade #2B2412

Variations

Lighter

#C0A565

#CBB991

#DED5C2

Darker

#8A7136

#604E23

#392E14

Saturation

#877E69

#AA8C46

#CD9A23

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#AC8D46

#A29446

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC8D46

#939354

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC8D46

#AE858C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Chalice 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

#C09650

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC8D46

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9B74

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.

#42578A

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: #AC8D46;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC8D46;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-chalice: #AC8D46;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-chalice': '#AC8D46' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC8D46] text-[#AC8D46]

SCSS

$golden-chalice: #AC8D46;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC8D46?

#AC8D46 is Golden Chalice, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AC8D46 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Chalice?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Chalice?

Golden Chalice 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 Chalice?

You can download Golden Chalice 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 Chalice?

The hex code is #AC8D46. In RGB it's 172, 141, 70, and in HSL it's 42°, 42%, 47%.

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