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University of California Gold

#B78727

RGB 183, 135, 39 · HSL 40°, 65%, 44% · CMYK 0, 26, 79, 28

University of California Gold is #B78727 in HEX — rgb(183, 135, 39), hsl(40°, 65%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 79%, 28%).

University of California Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 65%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B78727

RGB183, 135, 39

HSL40°, 65%, 44%

HSV40°, 79%, 72%

CMYK0, 26, 79, 28

Decimal12027687

CSS RGBrgb(183, 135, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 65%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 4 · #BF8D35

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 4.1 · #C39035

Dulux

Oro S15F9

ΔE 4.3 · #C28F36

Behr

Lion Mane 320D-6

ΔE 4.3 · #B68832

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 4.4 · #BB852F

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 4.5 · #AF7C20

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 4.8 · #C69035

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 5.8 · #C68F39

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 6.5 · #BB8D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 6.8 · #C49832

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 8 · #A98307

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 8.4 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 9.5 · #B97D31

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 10.7 · #DA9A40

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.9 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.6 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#B78727

#2758B9

Analogous

#B94027

#B78727

#A1B927

Triadic

#B78727

#27B989

#8927B9

Split-Complementary

#B78727

#27A1B9

#4027B9

Tetradic

#B78727

#27B940

#2758B9

#B927A1

Monochromatic

#3B2B0C

#7A5A1A

#B78727

#DAAD52

#E8CB92

Rectangle

#B78727

#58B927

#2758B9

#8927B9

Compound

#B78727

#A1B927

#2758B9

#4027B9

Variations

Lighter

#D7A643

#D9B97A

#E4D5B6

Darker

#976E1C

#6A4C12

#3F2D09

Saturation

#86775A

#B98927

#CD8F14

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#B78727

#A59525

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B78727

#91913F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B78727

#B97F87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

University of California Gold 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

#C99238

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B78727

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6975D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2B4E94

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: #B78727;

CSS — background

background-color: #B78727;

CSS Variable

--color-university-of-california-gold: #B78727;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'university-of-california-gold': '#B78727' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B78727] text-[#B78727]

SCSS

$university-of-california-gold: #B78727;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B78727?

#B78727 is University of California Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B78727 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with University of California Gold?

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

What colors pair well with University of California Gold?

University of California Gold 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 University of California Gold?

You can download University of California 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 University of California Gold?

The hex code is #B78727. In RGB it's 183, 135, 39, and in HSL it's 40°, 65%, 44%.

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