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Golden

#BDA97B

RGB 189, 169, 123 · HSL 42°, 33%, 61% · CMYK 0, 11, 35, 26

Golden is #BDA97B in HEX — rgb(189, 169, 123), hsl(42°, 33%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 35%, 26%).

Golden pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 33%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BDA97B

RGB189, 169, 123

HSL42°, 33%, 61%

HSV42°, 35%, 74%

CMYK0, 11, 35, 26

Decimal12429691

CSS RGBrgb(189, 169, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 33%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-1005

Exact match

Vista Paint

Happy Camper K-979

ΔE 0.7 · #BEAA7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Gold 323

ΔE 1.9 · #BAA87D

PPG

Nettle 1111-4

ΔE 2.3 · #BBAC7D

Behr

Cumin HDC-AC-16

ΔE 2.3 · #BAA474

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C1A878

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Olive SW9028

ΔE 2.7 · #BEA775

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 2.8 · #C5AC7C

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #C2A878

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 3.1 · #C6B183

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 3.1 · #B3A477

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.5 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.3 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.3 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.4 · #C6B294

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#BDA97B

#7B8EBC

Analogous

#BC887B

#BDA97B

#AFBC7B

Triadic

#BDA97B

#7BBCA9

#A97BBC

Split-Complementary

#BDA97B

#7BAFBC

#887BBC

Tetradic

#BDA97B

#7BBC88

#7B8EBC

#BC7BAF

Monochromatic

#695935

#9C854F

#BDA97B

#D6CAAE

#F0EBE0

Rectangle

#BDA97B

#8EBC7B

#7B8EBC

#A97BBC

Compound

#BDA97B

#AFBC7B

#7B8EBC

#887BBC

Variations

Lighter

#CABA95

#D4CAB3

#E4DFD4

Darker

#A88E51

#756236

#45391F

Saturation

#A59F92

#BCA97B

#DEB659

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDA97B

#B7AD7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDA97B

#ADAD82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDA97B

#BFA3A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden 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

#CDAB77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDA97B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB09C

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.

#6276A7

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: #BDA97B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDA97B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #BDA97B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#BDA97B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDA97B] text-[#BDA97B]

SCSS

$golden: #BDA97B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDA97B?

#BDA97B is Golden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDA97B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

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

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden 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 Golden?

You can download Golden 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 Golden?

The hex code is #BDA97B. In RGB it's 189, 169, 123, and in HSL it's 42°, 33%, 61%.

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