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Golden

#AD8E47

RGB 173, 142, 71 · HSL 42°, 42%, 48% · CMYK 0, 18, 59, 32

Golden is #AD8E47 in HEX — rgb(173, 142, 71), hsl(42°, 42%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 59%, 32%).

Golden pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 42%, 48%. 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#AD8E47

RGB173, 142, 71

HSL42°, 42%, 48%

HSV42°, 59%, 68%

CMYK0, 18, 59, 32

Decimal11374151

CSS RGBrgb(173, 142, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 42%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2151-20

Exact match

Dulux

Zingiber S16E8

ΔE 2 · #AA8F49

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 2.5 · #A98840

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #B28E4B

Behr

Spiced Mustard S300-5

ΔE 3 · #B6954F

Dunn-Edwards

Pirate's Gold DEA168

ΔE 3.2 · #B08F42

PPG

Obsession 1108-7

ΔE 4 · #AE9550

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 4.1 · #A7843E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 4.2 · #B29445

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 5.2 · #BC934D

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 7.4 · #C09658

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.2 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.3 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.6 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.9 · #AF7C20

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 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

#AD8E47

#4766AE

Analogous

#AE5C47

#AD8E47

#99AE47

Triadic

#AD8E47

#47AE8F

#8F47AE

Split-Complementary

#AD8E47

#4799AE

#5C47AE

Tetradic

#AD8E47

#47AE5C

#4766AE

#AE4799

Monochromatic

#41361B

#776231

#AD8E47

#C8B179

#DED0AF

Rectangle

#AD8E47

#66AE47

#4766AE

#8F47AE

Compound

#AD8E47

#99AE47

#4766AE

#5C47AE

Variations

Lighter

#C1A768

#CCBB93

#DED6C3

Darker

#8D7337

#625024

#3A2F14

Saturation

#8A816B

#AE8F47

#D19D23

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#AD8E47

#A39547

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD8E47

#949455

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD8E47

#AF868D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden 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

#C19750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD8E47

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9C75

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.

#43598D

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: #AD8E47;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD8E47;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #AD8E47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#AD8E47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD8E47] text-[#AD8E47]

SCSS

$golden: #AD8E47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD8E47?

#AD8E47 is Golden, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AD8E47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

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

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden 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?

You can download Golden 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?

The hex code is #AD8E47. In RGB it's 173, 142, 71, and in HSL it's 42°, 42%, 48%.

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