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Gold Flame

#B44F22

RGB 180, 79, 34 · HSL 18°, 68%, 42% · CMYK 0, 56, 81, 29

Gold Flame is #B44F22 in HEX — rgb(180, 79, 34), hsl(18°, 68%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 81%, 29%).

Gold Flame pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 68%, 42%. 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#B44F22

RGB180, 79, 34

HSL18°, 68%, 42%

HSV18°, 81%, 71%

CMYK0, 56, 81, 29

Decimal11816738

CSS RGBrgb(180, 79, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 68%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caramelized Orange 250D-7

ΔE 4.3 · #B24A16

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 5.2 · #C35831

Sherwin-Williams

Raucous Orange SW6883

ΔE 5.5 · #C35530

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 6.8 · #CA5A31

Benjamin Moore

Fireball 2170-10

ΔE 7.3 · #C45333

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Tomato DE5139

ΔE 7.6 · #C75433

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 8.9 · #CC6735

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 9.4 · #CF6837

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9.4 · #BA5B3A

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 9.4 · #BF5B3C

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 10.1 · #C2653D

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.1 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 11.4 · #9F5224

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 13.4 · #DA5838

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 13.8 · #BA4133

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 15.1 · #C26F45

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#B44F22

#2288B4

Analogous

#B4223F

#B44F22

#B49722

Triadic

#B44F22

#22B44E

#4E22B4

Split-Complementary

#B44F22

#22B497

#223FB4

Tetradic

#B44F22

#3FB422

#2288B4

#9722B4

Monochromatic

#33160A

#743216

#B44F22

#DC7447

#E8A487

Rectangle

#B44F22

#88B422

#2288B4

#4E22B4

Compound

#B44F22

#B49722

#2288B4

#223FB4

Variations

Lighter

#D96838

#DA9273

#E4C1B3

Darker

#933D19

#67290F

#3D1807

Saturation

#816255

#B44E22

#C54711

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

5.14:1

vs Black

4.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B44F22

#897C18

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B44F22

#69692B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B44F22

#B34E58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Flame 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

#C66835

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B44F22

Daylight 5500K

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

#B46D59

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#267090

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: #B44F22;

CSS — background

background-color: #B44F22;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-flame: #B44F22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-flame': '#B44F22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B44F22] text-[#B44F22]

SCSS

$gold-flame: #B44F22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B44F22?

#B44F22 is Gold Flame, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B44F22 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Flame?

Gold Flame 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 Flame?

Gold Flame 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 Flame?

You can download Gold Flame 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 Flame?

The hex code is #B44F22. In RGB it's 180, 79, 34, and in HSL it's 18°, 68%, 42%.

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