ORANGES

Gold Varnish Brown

#B95E33

RGB 185, 94, 51 · HSL 19°, 57%, 46% · CMYK 0, 49, 72, 27

Gold Varnish Brown is #B95E33 in HEX — rgb(185, 94, 51), hsl(19°, 57%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 72%, 27%).

Gold Varnish Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 57%, 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#B95E33

RGB185, 94, 51

HSL19°, 57%, 46%

HSV19°, 72%, 73%

CMYK0, 49, 72, 27

Decimal12148275

CSS RGBrgb(185, 94, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 57%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chivalry Copper 240D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #C2633C

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 3.4 · #C2653D

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 3.5 · #B55732

Sherwin-Williams

Determined Orange SW6635

ΔE 3.8 · #C56639

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

ΔE 4 · #C3663F

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 4.8 · #BA5B3A

Benjamin Moore

Fall 2168-10

ΔE 5.3 · #C96739

PPG

Sesame Crunch 1198-7

ΔE 5.9 · #C26A35

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 7.2 · #C35831

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 7.4 · #CC6735

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 7.5 · #C26F45

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 8.1 · #CF6837

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 8.3 · #9F5224

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8.4 · #B2683A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 12.2 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 15.8 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#B95E33

#328EB8

Analogous

#B8324B

#B95E33

#B8A032

Triadic

#B95E33

#32B85D

#5D32B8

Split-Complementary

#B95E33

#32B8A0

#324BB8

Tetradic

#B95E33

#4BB832

#328EB8

#A032B8

Monochromatic

#402012

#7C3F22

#B95E33

#D48763

#E5B59F

Rectangle

#B95E33

#8EB832

#328EB8

#5D32B8

Compound

#B95E33

#B8A032

#328EB8

#324BB8

Variations

Lighter

#D07A52

#D49E84

#E2C8BC

Darker

#964926

#693218

#3E1D0D

Saturation

#896E61

#B85D32

#D15419

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

4.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.71:1

Deuteranopia

#B95E33

#91842D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B95E33

#74743B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B95E33

#B85C65

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Varnish Brown 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

#CA7341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B95E33

Daylight 5500K

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

#B77866

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#337594

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: #B95E33;

CSS — background

background-color: #B95E33;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-varnish-brown: #B95E33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-varnish-brown': '#B95E33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B95E33] text-[#B95E33]

SCSS

$gold-varnish-brown: #B95E33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B95E33?

#B95E33 is Gold Varnish Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B95E33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Varnish Brown?

Gold Varnish Brown 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 Varnish Brown?

Gold Varnish Brown 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 Varnish Brown?

You can download Gold Varnish Brown 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 Varnish Brown?

The hex code is #B95E33. In RGB it's 185, 94, 51, and in HSL it's 19°, 57%, 46%.

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