ORANGES

Silence Is Golden

#C2A06D

RGB 194, 160, 109 · HSL 36°, 41%, 59% · CMYK 0, 18, 44, 24

Silence Is Golden is #C2A06D in HEX — rgb(194, 160, 109), hsl(36°, 41%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 44%, 24%).

Silence Is Golden pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 41%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C2A06D

RGB194, 160, 109

HSL36°, 41%, 59%

HSV36°, 44%, 76%

CMYK0, 18, 44, 24

Decimal12755053

CSS RGBrgb(194, 160, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 41%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Silence Is Golden 891

Exact match

Vista Paint

Silence is Golden C-890

ΔE 1.1 · #BF9E6A

Sherwin-Williams

Empire Gold SW0012

ΔE 1.1 · #C19F6E

Behr

Fresh Sawdust BXC-70

ΔE 1.5 · #C7A370

PPG

Welcome Home 1092-5

ΔE 1.6 · #C09C6A

Valspar

Antelope Hide 3005-7B

ΔE 2.2 · #C3A069

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 2.4 · #BFA270

Benjamin Moore

Gingerbread 1111

ΔE 2.8 · #CBA573

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 3.3 · #C49C6D

Dulux

Grainfield S15E5

ΔE 3.4 · #B79A66

Kilz

Banana Nut LD140-02

ΔE 4.1 · #CFA974

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5 · #B7975E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.9 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#C2A06D

#6C8EC1

Analogous

#C1746C

#C2A06D

#B9C16C

Triadic

#C2A06D

#6CC19F

#9F6CC1

Split-Complementary

#C2A06D

#6CB9C1

#746CC1

Tetradic

#C2A06D

#6CC174

#6C8EC1

#C16CB9

Monochromatic

#68502C

#9E7942

#C2A06D

#D8C2A2

#EEE5D7

Rectangle

#C2A06D

#8EC16C

#6C8EC1

#9F6CC1

Compound

#C2A06D

#B9C16C

#6C8EC1

#746CC1

Variations

Lighter

#CEB289

#D6C5AA

#E5DDD0

Darker

#AC8345

#785A2D

#473519

Saturation

#A3998A

#C19F6C

#E0A54D

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A06D

#B5A96D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A06D

#A6A675

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A06D

#C49AA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Silence Is Golden 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

#D1A56D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A06D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEAA91

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.

#5477AC

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: #C2A06D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A06D;

CSS Variable

--color-silence-is-golden: #C2A06D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silence-is-golden': '#C2A06D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A06D] text-[#C2A06D]

SCSS

$silence-is-golden: #C2A06D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A06D?

#C2A06D is Silence Is Golden, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2A06D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silence Is Golden?

Silence Is Golden 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 Silence Is Golden?

Silence Is Golden 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 Silence Is Golden?

You can download Silence Is 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 Silence Is Golden?

The hex code is #C2A06D. In RGB it's 194, 160, 109, and in HSL it's 36°, 41%, 59%.

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