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Golden Leaf

#C48B42

RGB 196, 139, 66 · HSL 34°, 52%, 51% · CMYK 0, 29, 66, 23

Golden Leaf is #C48B42 in HEX — rgb(196, 139, 66), hsl(34°, 52%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 66%, 23%).

Golden Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 52%, 51%. 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#C48B42

RGB196, 139, 66

HSL34°, 52%, 51%

HSV34°, 66%, 77%

CMYK0, 29, 66, 23

Decimal12880706

CSS RGBrgb(196, 139, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 52%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 0.9 · #C38941

Dulux

Centra S14F8

ΔE 2.6 · #C08B45

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 2.7 · #CC9249

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 2.8 · #CD9147

Hallman-Lindsay

Farmhouse Ochre historic-farmhouse-ochre

ΔE 3.1 · #BD8339

Benjamin Moore

Dash 2159-10

ΔE 3.2 · #C58A3B

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 3.9 · #CF954A

Dunn-Edwards

Slightly Golden DE5299

ΔE 4.1 · #CB904E

Vista Paint

Farmhouse Ochre C-1344

ΔE 4.7 · #B7833F

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 4.7 · #CD9647

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 5.4 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.8 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.3 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.1 · #AF7C20

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.8 · #C6A664

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

#C48B42

#4179C3

Analogous

#C34A41

#C48B42

#BAC341

Triadic

#C48B42

#41C38B

#8B41C3

Split-Complementary

#C48B42

#41BAC3

#4A41C3

Tetradic

#C48B42

#41C34A

#4179C3

#C341BA

Monochromatic

#51391A

#8C622C

#C48B42

#D5AE7B

#E8D2B5

Rectangle

#C48B42

#79C341

#4179C3

#8B41C3

Compound

#C48B42

#BAC341

#4179C3

#4A41C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFA267

#D5B893

#E3D5C3

Darker

#A1702F

#704D1F

#432D11

Saturation

#96856F

#C38B41

#E18F23

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C48B42

#AC9E40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C48B42

#979750

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C48B42

#C5848C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Leaf 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

#D2954D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C48B42

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09A71

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3E689F

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: #C48B42;

CSS — background

background-color: #C48B42;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-leaf: #C48B42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-leaf': '#C48B42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C48B42] text-[#C48B42]

SCSS

$golden-leaf: #C48B42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C48B42?

#C48B42 is Golden Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C48B42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Leaf?

Golden Leaf 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 Golden Leaf?

Golden Leaf 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 Golden Leaf?

You can download Golden Leaf 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 Leaf?

The hex code is #C48B42. In RGB it's 196, 139, 66, and in HSL it's 34°, 52%, 51%.

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