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Antiquarian Gold

#BA8A45

RGB 186, 138, 69 · HSL 35°, 46%, 50% · CMYK 0, 26, 63, 27

Antiquarian Gold is #BA8A45 in HEX — rgb(186, 138, 69), hsl(35°, 46%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 63%, 27%).

Antiquarian Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 46%, 50%. 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#BA8A45

RGB186, 138, 69

HSL35°, 46%, 50%

HSV35°, 63%, 73%

CMYK0, 26, 63, 27

Decimal12225093

CSS RGBrgb(186, 138, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 46%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 1.4 · #B98841

Benjamin Moore

Turmeric 2160-20

ΔE 1.6 · #BB8845

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 2.2 · #B88541

Dulux

Red Ochre S13F8

ΔE 2.5 · #BC8743

Vista Paint

Millionaire C-906

ΔE 2.6 · #B6863D

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 3 · #B6843C

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 3.9 · #B08843

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 4.5 · #BC934D

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 4.9 · #B48347

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 5.2 · #C38941

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 6.7 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.5 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.7 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.7 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.8 · #AF7C20

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#BA8A45

#4576BA

Analogous

#BA4F45

#BA8A45

#B0BA45

Triadic

#BA8A45

#45BA89

#8945BA

Split-Complementary

#BA8A45

#45B0BA

#4F45BA

Tetradic

#BA8A45

#45BA4F

#4576BA

#BA45B0

Monochromatic

#4A371C

#826030

#BA8A45

#CFAD7D

#E3D0B5

Rectangle

#BA8A45

#76BA45

#4576BA

#8945BA

Compound

#BA8A45

#B0BA45

#4576BA

#4F45BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8A16A

#D0B795

#E1D5C4

Darker

#976E35

#6A4C23

#3E2C13

Saturation

#91826E

#BA8945

#DD8F22

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.81:1

Deuteranopia

#BA8A45

#A79944

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA8A45

#949452

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA8A45

#BB838B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Antiquarian 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

#CB944F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA8A45

Daylight 5500K

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

#B89973

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.

#426597

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: #BA8A45;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA8A45;

CSS Variable

--color-antiquarian-gold: #BA8A45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antiquarian-gold': '#BA8A45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA8A45] text-[#BA8A45]

SCSS

$antiquarian-gold: #BA8A45;

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#B89045 · ΔE 4.6

Medieval Gold

#AD863E · ΔE 4.7

Massicot

#C79555 · ΔE 5.2

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#B08749 · ΔE 5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA8A45?

#BA8A45 is Antiquarian Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA8A45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antiquarian Gold?

Antiquarian 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 Antiquarian Gold?

Antiquarian 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 Antiquarian Gold?

You can download Antiquarian 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 Antiquarian Gold?

The hex code is #BA8A45. In RGB it's 186, 138, 69, and in HSL it's 35°, 46%, 50%.

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