ORANGES

Gold Ransom

#B08F5D

RGB 176, 143, 93 · HSL 36°, 34%, 53% · CMYK 0, 19, 47, 31

Gold Ransom is #B08F5D in HEX — rgb(176, 143, 93), hsl(36°, 34%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 47%, 31%).

Gold Ransom pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 34%, 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#B08F5D

RGB176, 143, 93

HSL36°, 34%, 53%

HSV36°, 47%, 69%

CMYK0, 19, 47, 31

Decimal11571037

CSS RGBrgb(176, 143, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 34%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Ransom C-891

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 1.1 · #B39260

Behr

Windswept Leaves S280-5

ΔE 1.3 · #B4915F

Dulux

Sconce S14E6

ΔE 1.4 · #AE905D

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 1.4 · #AE905E

Dunn-Edwards

Maple View DE6152

ΔE 1.6 · #B49161

PPG

It Works 1092-6

ΔE 2.7 · #AF8A5B

Benjamin Moore

Richmond HC-41

ΔE 3.3 · #B89264

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 4.2 · #B09666

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.4 · #B7975E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.4 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.2 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B08F5D

#5E7FB0

Analogous

#B0675E

#B08F5D

#A8B05E

Triadic

#B08F5D

#5EB08F

#8F5EB0

Split-Complementary

#B08F5D

#5EA8B0

#675EB0

Tetradic

#B08F5D

#5EB067

#5E7FB0

#B05EA8

Monochromatic

#4F3F27

#826740

#B08F5D

#C9B392

#E2D7C5

Rectangle

#B08F5D

#7FB05E

#5E7FB0

#8F5EB0

Compound

#B08F5D

#A8B05E

#5E7FB0

#675EB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0A67F

#CCBBA2

#DFD7CB

Darker

#937446

#66502F

#3C2F1A

Saturation

#938A7B

#B08F5E

#D79737

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.93:1

Deuteranopia

#B08F5D

#A3985D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B08F5D

#959565

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B08F5D

#B2898F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Ransom 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

#C39861

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B08F5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19D85

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.

#526C94

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: #B08F5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B08F5D;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-ransom: #B08F5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-ransom': '#B08F5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B08F5D] text-[#B08F5D]

SCSS

$gold-ransom: #B08F5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B08F5D?

#B08F5D is Gold Ransom, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B08F5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Ransom?

Gold Ransom 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 Gold Ransom?

Gold Ransom 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 Gold Ransom?

You can download Gold Ransom 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 Ransom?

The hex code is #B08F5D. In RGB it's 176, 143, 93, and in HSL it's 36°, 34%, 53%.

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