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Gold Metal

#B17743

RGB 177, 119, 67 · HSL 28°, 45%, 48% · CMYK 0, 33, 62, 31

Gold Metal is #B17743 in HEX — rgb(177, 119, 67), hsl(28°, 45%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 62%, 31%).

Gold Metal pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 45%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B17743

RGB177, 119, 67

HSL28°, 45%, 48%

HSV28°, 62%, 69%

CMYK0, 33, 62, 31

Decimal11630403

CSS RGBrgb(177, 119, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 45%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Metal 998

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gold Metal C-997

ΔE 1.8 · #B1763F

Benjamin Moore

Byzantine CSP-1075

ΔE 2.6 · #AC7242

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

ΔE 3.4 · #AE703B

Dulux

Cork Board S12F8

ΔE 3.5 · #AA7744

Behr

Roasted Cashew S250-5

ΔE 3.7 · #B07A3F

Valspar

Caramel Toffee 3009-7

ΔE 3.8 · #B47B4D

Kilz

Nutmeg Spice LC120-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BD7C4E

Sherwin-Williams

Tigereye SW6362

ΔE 4.9 · #BB7748

Dunn-Edwards

Sedona at Sunset DE5272

ΔE 5.3 · #BF7C45

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 8.1 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 11.1 · #C27654

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 11.2 · #A65E2E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.9 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 13.3 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B17743

#437EB1

Analogous

#B14347

#B17743

#B1AE43

Triadic

#B17743

#43B177

#7743B1

Split-Complementary

#B17743

#43B1AE

#4347B1

Tetradic

#B17743

#47B143

#437EB1

#AE43B1

Monochromatic

#432D19

#7A522E

#B17743

#CB9E76

#E0C5AE

Rectangle

#B17743

#7EB143

#437EB1

#7743B1

Compound

#B17743

#B1AE43

#437EB1

#4347B1

Variations

Lighter

#C59265

#CEAD91

#DFD0C2

Darker

#905F34

#654122

#3B2613

Saturation

#8B796A

#B17743

#D37422

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

3.76:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#B17743

#988B41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B17743

#83834C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B17743

#B17279

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Metal 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

#C4864D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B17743

Daylight 5500K

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

#B18B72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#406B90

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: #B17743;

CSS — background

background-color: #B17743;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-metal: #B17743;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-metal': '#B17743' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B17743] text-[#B17743]

SCSS

$gold-metal: #B17743;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B17743?

#B17743 is Gold Metal, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B17743 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Metal?

Gold Metal 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 Metal?

Gold Metal 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 Metal?

You can download Gold Metal 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 Metal?

The hex code is #B17743. In RGB it's 177, 119, 67, and in HSL it's 28°, 45%, 48%.

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