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Gilded Gold

#B58037

RGB 181, 128, 55 · HSL 35°, 53%, 46% · CMYK 0, 29, 70, 29

Gilded Gold is #B58037 in HEX — rgb(181, 128, 55), hsl(35°, 53%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 70%, 29%).

Gilded Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 53%, 46%. 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#B58037

RGB181, 128, 55

HSL35°, 53%, 46%

HSV35°, 70%, 71%

CMYK0, 29, 70, 29

Decimal11894839

CSS RGBrgb(181, 128, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 53%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Paler Pumpkin S13F9

ΔE 1 · #B57F38

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 2.2 · #B6843C

Sherwin-Williams

Cut the Mustard SW6384

ΔE 2.8 · #BA7F38

Vista Paint

Farmhouse Ochre C-1344

ΔE 2.9 · #B7833F

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 2.9 · #B98033

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 3.4 · #B88541

Benjamin Moore

Caramel 2160-10

ΔE 3.5 · #B3813E

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 3.8 · #B98841

Behr

Toffee Tart M250-6

ΔE 3.9 · #BE8138

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 4 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 7.1 · #C68736

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 7.2 · #B48347

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 7.9 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 11 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 13.3 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#B58037

#376BB3

Analogous

#B34137

#B58037

#A9B337

Triadic

#B58037

#37B380

#8037B3

Split-Complementary

#B58037

#37A9B3

#4137B3

Tetradic

#B58037

#37B341

#376BB3

#B337A9

Monochromatic

#3E2C13

#795625

#B58037

#D0A467

#E2C7A1

Rectangle

#B58037

#6BB337

#376BB3

#8037B3

Compound

#B58037

#A9B337

#376BB3

#4137B3

Variations

Lighter

#CB9B56

#D2B387

#E1D2BD

Darker

#92672A

#66471B

#3C290F

Saturation

#887863

#B38037

#CF841C

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.11:1

Deuteranopia

#B58037

#9F9135

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B58037

#8B8B46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B58037

#B67981

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gilded Gold 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

#C78D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B58037

Daylight 5500K

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

#B49269

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#375C91

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: #B58037;

CSS — background

background-color: #B58037;

CSS Variable

--color-gilded-gold: #B58037;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gilded-gold': '#B58037' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B58037] text-[#B58037]

SCSS

$gilded-gold: #B58037;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B58037?

#B58037 is Gilded Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B58037 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gilded Gold?

Gilded Gold 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 Gilded Gold?

Gilded Gold 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 Gilded Gold?

You can download Gilded Gold 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 Gilded Gold?

The hex code is #B58037. In RGB it's 181, 128, 55, and in HSL it's 35°, 53%, 46%.

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