ORANGES

Gold Season

#B0996F

RGB 176, 153, 111 · HSL 39°, 29%, 56% · CMYK 0, 13, 37, 31

Gold Season is #B0996F in HEX — rgb(176, 153, 111), hsl(39°, 29%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 31%).

Gold Season pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 29%, 56%. 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#B0996F

RGB176, 153, 111

HSL39°, 29%, 56%

HSV39°, 37%, 69%

CMYK0, 13, 37, 31

Decimal11573615

CSS RGBrgb(176, 153, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 29%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Season C-296

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Bauhaus Gold 303

ΔE 0.7 · #B0986F

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 1.6 · #AB976D

PPG

Toasted Sesame 1099-5

ΔE 2 · #AF9A73

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 2.1 · #B69B70

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 2.3 · #AC9468

Benjamin Moore

Tyler HC-43

ΔE 2.3 · #B29770

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 3.4 · #AC9571

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 3.6 · #A79069

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 4.5 · #B29B79

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5 · #B3A477

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5.3 · #BA9873

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.4 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.2 · #978A65

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.5 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13 · #B6A38F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#B0996F

#6E85AF

Analogous

#AF786E

#B0996F

#A6AF6E

Triadic

#B0996F

#6EAF99

#996EAF

Split-Complementary

#B0996F

#6EA6AF

#786EAF

Tetradic

#B0996F

#6EAF78

#6E85AF

#AF6EA6

Monochromatic

#56482F

#87724A

#B0996F

#CABBA0

#E6DED1

Rectangle

#B0996F

#85AF6E

#6E85AF

#996EAF

Compound

#B0996F

#A6AF6E

#6E85AF

#786EAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFAD8B

#CCC1AB

#E0DAD0

Darker

#957D4F

#685635

#3D321E

Saturation

#999285

#AF996E

#D7A546

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0996F

#A89E6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0996F

#9D9D76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0996F

#B29498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Season 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

#C39F6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0996F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A493

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5B7098

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: #B0996F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0996F;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-season: #B0996F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-season': '#B0996F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0996F] text-[#B0996F]

SCSS

$gold-season: #B0996F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0996F?

#B0996F is Gold Season, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B0996F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Season?

Gold Season 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 Season?

Gold Season 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 Season?

You can download Gold Season 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 Season?

The hex code is #B0996F. In RGB it's 176, 153, 111, and in HSL it's 39°, 29%, 56%.

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