ORANGES

Pyrite Gold

#AC9362

RGB 172, 147, 98 · HSL 40°, 31%, 53% · CMYK 0, 15, 43, 33

Pyrite Gold is #AC9362 in HEX — rgb(172, 147, 98), hsl(40°, 31%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 43%, 33%).

Pyrite Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 31%, 53%. 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#AC9362

RGB172, 147, 98

HSL40°, 31%, 53%

HSV40°, 43%, 67%

CMYK0, 15, 43, 33

Decimal11309922

CSS RGBrgb(172, 147, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 31%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Life Exotic C-310

ΔE 0.8 · #AD9564

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 1.4 · #B09666

Hallman-Lindsay

Life Exotic 311

ΔE 1.8 · #AE9567

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 2.1 · #AE9668

PPG

Tangled Twine 1093-6

ΔE 2.4 · #B19466

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 2.5 · #AF9968

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 2.6 · #AE905E

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 2.6 · #A88D5F

Dulux

Sconce S14E6

ΔE 2.8 · #AE905D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.8 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.3 · #998F5B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.8 · #BA9873

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 7.8 · #B3A477

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#AC9362

#627BAC

Analogous

#AC6E62

#AC9362

#A0AC62

Triadic

#AC9362

#62AC94

#9462AC

Split-Complementary

#AC9362

#62A0AC

#6E62AC

Tetradic

#AC9362

#62AC6E

#627BAC

#AC62A0

Monochromatic

#4D4128

#7F6B43

#AC9362

#C7B694

#E1D8C6

Rectangle

#AC9362

#7BAC62

#627BAC

#9462AC

Compound

#AC9362

#A0AC62

#627BAC

#6E62AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDA981

#CABDA4

#DED8CC

Darker

#8F7849

#645331

#3B301C

Saturation

#928B7C

#AC9462

#D6A139

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9362

#A49962

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9362

#98986A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9362

#AE8D92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pyrite 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

#C09B65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC9362

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA089

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.

#556991

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: #AC9362;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9362;

CSS Variable

--color-pyrite-gold: #AC9362;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pyrite-gold': '#AC9362' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9362] text-[#AC9362]

SCSS

$pyrite-gold: #AC9362;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9362?

#AC9362 is Pyrite Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9362 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pyrite Gold?

Pyrite 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 Pyrite Gold?

Pyrite 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 Pyrite Gold?

You can download Pyrite 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 Pyrite Gold?

The hex code is #AC9362. In RGB it's 172, 147, 98, and in HSL it's 40°, 31%, 53%.

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