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Gold Infusion

#B1A57B

RGB 177, 165, 123 · HSL 47°, 26%, 59% · CMYK 0, 7, 31, 31

Gold Infusion is #B1A57B in HEX — rgb(177, 165, 123), hsl(47°, 26%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 31%, 31%).

Gold Infusion pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 26%, 59%. 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#B1A57B

RGB177, 165, 123

HSL47°, 26%, 59%

HSV47°, 31%, 69%

CMYK0, 7, 31, 31

Decimal11642235

CSS RGBrgb(177, 165, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 26%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 1.4 · #B3A479

Dulux

Sedia S16C4

ΔE 2.1 · #B0A47E

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.2 · #B3A477

Vista Paint

Star of Gold C-322

ΔE 2.4 · #B8A87C

PPG

Thimbleberry Leaf 11-31

ΔE 2.8 · #AFA97D

Valspar

Gold Infusion 6007-4A

ΔE 2.9 · #A89E75

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Gold 323

ΔE 3 · #BAA87D

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 3.4 · #B4AC85

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 3.7 · #B2AA7A

Benjamin Moore

Baby 515

ΔE 3.9 · #B5AA86

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 6.5 · #A89D7E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.6 · #B29B79

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 8.8 · #BCB596

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.2 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1A57B

#7B87B2

Analogous

#B28B7B

#B1A57B

#A2B27B

Triadic

#B1A57B

#7BB2A6

#A67BB2

Split-Complementary

#B1A57B

#7BA2B2

#8B7BB2

Tetradic

#B1A57B

#7BB28B

#7B87B2

#B27BA2

Monochromatic

#5D5537

#8D8153

#B1A57B

#CEC6AB

#EAE7DC

Rectangle

#B1A57B

#87B27B

#7B87B2

#A67BB2

Compound

#B1A57B

#A2B27B

#7B87B2

#8B7BB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1B896

#CEC8B2

#E1DED4

Darker

#998B58

#6A603B

#3F3822

Saturation

#9F9B8E

#B2A67B

#D8BC55

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A57B

#AFA67C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A57B

#A7A781

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A57B

#B39FA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Infusion 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

#C4A877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A57B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1AD9C

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.

#606EA0

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: #B1A57B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A57B;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-infusion: #B1A57B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-infusion': '#B1A57B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A57B] text-[#B1A57B]

SCSS

$gold-infusion: #B1A57B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A57B?

#B1A57B is Gold Infusion, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B1A57B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Infusion?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Infusion?

Gold Infusion 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 Infusion?

You can download Gold Infusion 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 Infusion?

The hex code is #B1A57B. In RGB it's 177, 165, 123, and in HSL it's 47°, 26%, 59%.

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