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Gold Promise

#B5986E

RGB 181, 152, 110 · HSL 35°, 32%, 57% · CMYK 0, 16, 39, 29

Gold Promise is #B5986E in HEX — rgb(181, 152, 110), hsl(35°, 32%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 39%, 29%).

Gold Promise pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 32%, 57%. 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#B5986E

RGB181, 152, 110

HSL35°, 32%, 57%

HSV35°, 39%, 71%

CMYK0, 16, 39, 29

Decimal11901038

CSS RGBrgb(181, 152, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 32%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gold Promise K-1002

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Baked 1062

ΔE 1.1 · #B7986D

PPG

Creamy Caramel 1096-5

ΔE 1.2 · #B3956C

Valspar

Timeless Gold 3006-7C

ΔE 1.4 · #B69B70

Dulux

Eastern Gold S13E5

ΔE 1.5 · #B7976C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bauhaus Gold 303

ΔE 2.4 · #B0986F

Sherwin-Williams

Coriander Powder SW9025

ΔE 2.4 · #BA9C75

Behr

Artisan Crafts N250-4

ΔE 3.2 · #B59874

Dunn-Edwards

New Cork DE6180

ΔE 3.3 · #B89B6B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.3 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BF9974

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.4 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.3 · #B7975E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 10.6 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 13.7 · #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

#B5986E

#6E8CB4

Analogous

#B4746E

#B5986E

#AFB46E

Triadic

#B5986E

#6EB497

#976EB4

Split-Complementary

#B5986E

#6EAFB4

#746EB4

Tetradic

#B5986E

#6EB474

#6E8CB4

#B46EAF

Monochromatic

#5B492F

#8D7149

#B5986E

#CEBBA1

#E8E0D3

Rectangle

#B5986E

#8CB46E

#6E8CB4

#976EB4

Compound

#B5986E

#AFB46E

#6E8CB4

#746EB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3AC8B

#CFC0AB

#E1DAD0

Darker

#9B7B4D

#6C5534

#40311D

Saturation

#9C9387

#B4976E

#DA9D49

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

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5986E

#AAA06E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5986E

#9D9D75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5986E

#B69398

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Promise 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

#C79F6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5986E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A492

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5A769D

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: #B5986E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5986E;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-promise: #B5986E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-promise': '#B5986E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5986E] text-[#B5986E]

SCSS

$gold-promise: #B5986E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5986E?

#B5986E is Gold Promise, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B5986E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Promise?

Gold Promise 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 Promise?

Gold Promise 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 Promise?

You can download Gold Promise 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 Promise?

The hex code is #B5986E. In RGB it's 181, 152, 110, and in HSL it's 35°, 32%, 57%.

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