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Goldsmith

#BC911F

RGB 188, 145, 31 · HSL 44°, 72%, 43% · CMYK 0, 23, 84, 26

Goldsmith is #BC911F in HEX — rgb(188, 145, 31), hsl(44°, 72%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 84%, 26%).

Goldsmith pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 72%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BC911F

RGB188, 145, 31

HSL44°, 72%, 43%

HSV44°, 84%, 74%

CMYK0, 23, 84, 26

Decimal12357919

CSS RGBrgb(188, 145, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 72%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

Exact match

Behr

Fervent Brass 340D-6

ΔE 1.7 · #B78D1C

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 4.8 · #C49832

Hallman-Lindsay

Curry historic-curry

ΔE 5.5 · #CB9E34

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 5.9 · #A98307

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 6 · #C69F26

Vista Paint

Curry C-1343

ΔE 6.2 · #C79E37

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 6.9 · #C79535

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 7.9 · #D6A332

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 9.7 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 10.1 · #CEAB3B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.3 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 14.3 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 14.7 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.6 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BC911F

#1F49BD

Analogous

#BD441F

#BC911F

#98BD1F

Triadic

#BC911F

#1FBD92

#921FBD

Split-Complementary

#BC911F

#1F98BD

#441FBD

Tetradic

#BC911F

#1FBD44

#1F49BD

#BD1F98

Monochromatic

#392C09

#7B5F14

#BC911F

#E1B847

#ECD189

Rectangle

#BC911F

#49BD1F

#1F49BD

#921FBD

Compound

#BC911F

#98BD1F

#1F49BD

#441FBD

Variations

Lighter

#DEB237

#DDC172

#E6D8B2

Darker

#9A7715

#6C530D

#403106

Saturation

#857956

#BD921F

#CC9A0F

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC911F

#AD9C1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC911F

#99993E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC911F

#BE8890

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Goldsmith 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

#CC9932

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC911F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9E57

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#244396

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: #BC911F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC911F;

CSS Variable

--color-goldsmith: #BC911F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goldsmith': '#BC911F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC911F] text-[#BC911F]

SCSS

$goldsmith: #BC911F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC911F?

#BC911F is Goldsmith, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC911F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goldsmith?

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

What colors pair well with Goldsmith?

Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith?

You can download Goldsmith 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 Goldsmith?

The hex code is #BC911F. In RGB it's 188, 145, 31, and in HSL it's 44°, 72%, 43%.

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