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Crispy Gold

#C49832

RGB 196, 152, 50 · HSL 42°, 59%, 48% · CMYK 0, 22, 74, 23

Crispy Gold is #C49832 in HEX — rgb(196, 152, 50), hsl(42°, 59%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 74%, 23%).

Crispy Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 59%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C49832

RGB196, 152, 50

HSL42°, 59%, 48%

HSV42°, 74%, 77%

CMYK0, 22, 74, 23

Decimal12884018

CSS RGBrgb(196, 152, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 59%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

Exact match

Vista Paint

Curry C-1343

ΔE 2.5 · #C79E37

Hallman-Lindsay

Curry historic-curry

ΔE 2.8 · #CB9E34

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 3.5 · #C79535

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Mustard DE5384

ΔE 4.1 · #CFA33B

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 4.8 · #BC911F

Behr

Fervent Brass 340D-6

ΔE 5.4 · #B78D1C

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 5.8 · #CDA434

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 6 · #D3A746

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 6.1 · #C89134

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 11.3 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.4 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11.7 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.1 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.3 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#C49832

#325EC3

Analogous

#C34F32

#C49832

#A6C332

Triadic

#C49832

#32C397

#9732C3

Split-Complementary

#C49832

#32A6C3

#4F32C3

Tetradic

#C49832

#32C34F

#325EC3

#C332A6

Monochromatic

#493913

#866823

#C49832

#D8B769

#E8D4A6

Rectangle

#C49832

#5EC332

#325EC3

#9732C3

Compound

#C49832

#A6C332

#325EC3

#4F32C3

Variations

Lighter

#D4AE56

#D7BF88

#E4D8BD

Darker

#9F7A25

#6F5518

#42320D

Saturation

#908365

#C39732

#DCA119

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C49832

#B4A431

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C49832

#A1A14A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C49832

#C68F97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crispy Gold 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

#D29F41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C49832

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0A465

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#34539C

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: #C49832;

CSS — background

background-color: #C49832;

CSS Variable

--color-crispy-gold: #C49832;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crispy-gold': '#C49832' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C49832] text-[#C49832]

SCSS

$crispy-gold: #C49832;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C49832?

#C49832 is Crispy Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C49832 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crispy Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Crispy Gold?

Crispy Gold 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 Crispy Gold?

You can download Crispy 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 Crispy Gold?

The hex code is #C49832. In RGB it's 196, 152, 50, and in HSL it's 42°, 59%, 48%.

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