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Golden Mean

#C49B35

RGB 196, 155, 53 · HSL 43°, 57%, 49% · CMYK 0, 21, 73, 23

Golden Mean is #C49B35 in HEX — rgb(196, 155, 53), hsl(43°, 57%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 73%, 23%).

Golden Mean pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 57%, 49%. 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#C49B35

RGB196, 155, 53

HSL43°, 57%, 49%

HSV43°, 73%, 77%

CMYK0, 21, 73, 23

Decimal12884789

CSS RGBrgb(196, 155, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 57%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry C-1343

ΔE 1.2 · #C79E37

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 1.7 · #C49832

Hallman-Lindsay

Curry historic-curry

ΔE 2.9 · #CB9E34

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Mustard DE5384

ΔE 3.5 · #CFA33B

Dulux

Brassed Off S15G8

ΔE 4.3 · #CFA243

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 5.1 · #CDA434

Behr

Ginger Jar M300-5

ΔE 5.2 · #C4A143

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 5.2 · #D3A746

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 5.5 · #D1A748

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 5.9 · #C39E44

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 8.1 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11.7 · #AF8A3A

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.7 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.3 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#C49B35

#365EC4

Analogous

#C45536

#C49B35

#A5C436

Triadic

#C49B35

#36C49C

#9C36C4

Split-Complementary

#C49B35

#36A5C4

#5536C4

Tetradic

#C49B35

#36C455

#365EC4

#C436A5

Monochromatic

#4C3C15

#886C25

#C49B35

#D8BA6F

#E8D7AB

Rectangle

#C49B35

#5EC436

#365EC4

#9C36C4

Compound

#C49B35

#A5C436

#365EC4

#5536C4

Variations

Lighter

#D2B15C

#D7C18B

#E4D9BF

Darker

#A07E28

#70571A

#42330E

Saturation

#928668

#C49C36

#DFA71B

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C49B35

#B6A534

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C49B35

#A3A34D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C49B35

#C7929A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Mean 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

#D2A143

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C49B35

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0A667

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#37549E

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: #C49B35;

CSS — background

background-color: #C49B35;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-mean: #C49B35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-mean': '#C49B35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C49B35] text-[#C49B35]

SCSS

$golden-mean: #C49B35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C49B35?

#C49B35 is Golden Mean, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C49B35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Mean?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Mean?

Golden Mean 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 Mean?

You can download Golden Mean 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 Mean?

The hex code is #C49B35. In RGB it's 196, 155, 53, and in HSL it's 43°, 57%, 49%.

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