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Gold Canyon

#AE9769

RGB 174, 151, 105 · HSL 40°, 30%, 55% · CMYK 0, 13, 40, 32

Gold Canyon is #AE9769 in HEX — rgb(174, 151, 105), hsl(40°, 30%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 32%).

Gold Canyon pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 30%, 55%. 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#AE9769

RGB174, 151, 105

HSL40°, 30%, 55%

HSV40°, 40%, 68%

CMYK0, 13, 40, 32

Decimal11442025

CSS RGBrgb(174, 151, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 30%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 0.5 · #AE9668

Hallman-Lindsay

Life Exotic 311

ΔE 1.1 · #AE9567

PPG

Cool Camel 1104-5

ΔE 1.1 · #AE996B

Vista Paint

There's No Place Like Home C-317

ΔE 1.5 · #AA9365

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 1.5 · #AC9468

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 1.7 · #AF9968

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 1.8 · #B09666

Behr

Eco Green PPU8-5

ΔE 2.4 · #A89669

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 4.7 · #AE905E

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.7 · #B3A477

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.6 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.6 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.8 · #B29B79

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.4 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 14.8 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#AE9769

#6A81AF

Analogous

#AF756A

#AE9769

#A3AF6A

Triadic

#AE9769

#6AAF98

#986AAF

Split-Complementary

#AE9769

#6AA3AF

#756AAF

Tetradic

#AE9769

#6AAF75

#6A81AF

#AF6AA3

Monochromatic

#53462D

#857047

#AE9769

#C9BA9C

#E4DDCD

Rectangle

#AE9769

#81AF6A

#6A81AF

#986AAF

Compound

#AE9769

#A3AF6A

#6A81AF

#756AAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFAC88

#CCC0A9

#DFDACE

Darker

#947C4D

#675634

#3C321D

Saturation

#979082

#AF986A

#D7A542

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AE9769

#A69C69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE9769

#9B9B70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE9769

#B09196

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Canyon 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

#C29E6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE9769

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFA38E

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.

#596D96

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: #AE9769;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE9769;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-canyon: #AE9769;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-canyon': '#AE9769' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE9769] text-[#AE9769]

SCSS

$gold-canyon: #AE9769;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9769?

#AE9769 is Gold Canyon, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AE9769 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Canyon?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Canyon?

Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon?

You can download Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon?

The hex code is #AE9769. In RGB it's 174, 151, 105, and in HSL it's 40°, 30%, 55%.

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