ORANGES

Golden

#AF7F47

RGB 175, 127, 71 · HSL 32°, 42%, 48% · CMYK 0, 27, 59, 31

Golden is #AF7F47 in HEX — rgb(175, 127, 71), hsl(32°, 42%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 59%, 31%).

Golden pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 42%, 48%. 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#AF7F47

RGB175, 127, 71

HSL32°, 42%, 48%

HSV32°, 59%, 69%

CMYK0, 27, 59, 31

Decimal11501383

CSS RGBrgb(175, 127, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 42%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2165-20

Exact match

Behr

Almond Brittle S270-6

ΔE 0.5 · #B07F47

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 1.6 · #AC7B44

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 2.6 · #B48347

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 2.9 · #AE8245

Dunn-Edwards

Driftwood DE5328

ΔE 3.3 · #A67A45

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 3.3 · #B7874C

Dulux

Cork Board S12F8

ΔE 3.8 · #AA7744

Sherwin-Williams

Gallant Gold SW6391

ΔE 3.9 · #A4763C

Vista Paint

Unforgettably Gold C-899

ΔE 4.3 · #AE8445

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11 · #A16941

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.1 · #B7975E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.3 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.6 · #955F20

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#AF7F47

#4777AE

Analogous

#AE4A47

#AF7F47

#AAAE47

Triadic

#AF7F47

#47AE7E

#7E47AE

Split-Complementary

#AF7F47

#47AAAE

#4A47AE

Tetradic

#AF7F47

#47AE4A

#4777AE

#AE47AA

Monochromatic

#412F1B

#775731

#AF7F47

#C8A379

#DEC8AF

Rectangle

#AF7F47

#77AE47

#4777AE

#7E47AE

Compound

#AF7F47

#AAAE47

#4777AE

#4A47AE

Variations

Lighter

#C19868

#CCB193

#DED1C3

Darker

#8D6537

#624524

#3A2814

Saturation

#8A7B6B

#AE7E47

#D18023

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

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#AF7F47

#9B8E46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF7F47

#898951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF7F47

#B07980

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden 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

#C38C50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF7F47

Daylight 5500K

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

#B09175

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.

#43668D

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: #AF7F47;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF7F47;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #AF7F47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#AF7F47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF7F47] text-[#AF7F47]

SCSS

$golden: #AF7F47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF7F47?

#AF7F47 is Golden, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AF7F47 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, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden 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 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 #AF7F47. In RGB it's 175, 127, 71, and in HSL it's 32°, 42%, 48%.

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