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Alpha Gold

#AE8B5F

RGB 174, 139, 95 · HSL 33°, 33%, 53% · CMYK 0, 20, 45, 32

Alpha Gold is #AE8B5F in HEX — rgb(174, 139, 95), hsl(33°, 33%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 45%, 32%).

Alpha Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 33%, 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#AE8B5F

RGB174, 139, 95

HSL33°, 33%, 53%

HSV33°, 45%, 68%

CMYK0, 20, 45, 32

Decimal11438943

CSS RGBrgb(174, 139, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 33%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Alpha Gold S12E6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine 1099

ΔE 1.6 · #A9885C

PPG

Caramel Kiss 1083-6

ΔE 1.9 · #B08A61

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Oak 268

ΔE 2.4 · #A7855A

Sherwin-Williams

Baguette SW6123

ΔE 2.6 · #B39167

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Sepia DE6138

ΔE 2.9 · #AC8760

Vista Paint

Rich Oak C-267

ΔE 3.1 · #A68456

Behr

Chamois Leather BIC-44

ΔE 3.1 · #A7855D

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 3.8 · #A38759

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.5 · #BA9873

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.9 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.2 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.7 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.4 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.6 · #CB9E59

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

#AE8B5F

#6083AF

Analogous

#AF6460

#AE8B5F

#ABAF60

Triadic

#AE8B5F

#60AF8B

#8B60AF

Split-Complementary

#AE8B5F

#60ABAF

#6460AF

Tetradic

#AE8B5F

#60AF64

#6083AF

#AF60AB

Monochromatic

#4E3D27

#816441

#AE8B5F

#C8B092

#E2D5C5

Rectangle

#AE8B5F

#83AF60

#6083AF

#8B60AF

Compound

#AE8B5F

#ABAF60

#6083AF

#6460AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFA27F

#CBB9A3

#DFD6CB

Darker

#927047

#654D2F

#3C2D1B

Saturation

#93887B

#AF8B60

#D78F37

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8B5F

#A0955F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8B5F

#929266

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8B5F

#AF868B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alpha 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

#C29562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE8B5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9A87

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.

#537093

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: #AE8B5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8B5F;

CSS Variable

--color-alpha-gold: #AE8B5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alpha-gold': '#AE8B5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8B5F] text-[#AE8B5F]

SCSS

$alpha-gold: #AE8B5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8B5F?

#AE8B5F is Alpha Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8B5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alpha Gold?

Alpha 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 Alpha Gold?

Alpha 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 Alpha Gold?

You can download Alpha 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 Alpha Gold?

The hex code is #AE8B5F. In RGB it's 174, 139, 95, and in HSL it's 33°, 33%, 53%.

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