ORANGES

Gold Rush

#C4A777

RGB 196, 167, 119 · HSL 37°, 39%, 62% · CMYK 0, 15, 39, 23

Gold Rush is #C4A777 in HEX — rgb(196, 167, 119), hsl(37°, 39%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 23%).

Gold Rush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 39%, 62%. 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#C4A777

RGB196, 167, 119

HSL37°, 39%, 62%

HSV37°, 39%, 77%

CMYK0, 15, 39, 23

Decimal12887927

CSS RGBrgb(196, 167, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 39%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 1.3 · #C2A878

Dunn-Edwards

Medallion DEC729

ΔE 1.6 · #C3A679

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 1.7 · #C1A878

Benjamin Moore

Simple 1097

ΔE 2.1 · #C3A67A

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Straw SW2813

ΔE 2.1 · #CAAB7D

Behr

Cup Of Tea PPU6-16

ΔE 2.2 · #CAAD7C

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 2.4 · #C5AC7C

PPG

Applesauce Cake 1095-5

ΔE 2.5 · #C2A377

Vista Paint

Balsam Brown K-995

ΔE 2.9 · #CCA978

Hallman-Lindsay

Silence Is Golden 891

ΔE 3.8 · #C2A06D

Kilz

Banana Nut LD140-02

ΔE 5.1 · #CFA974

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.4 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.9 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 10.9 · #C8BD83

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

#C4A777

#7895C4

Analogous

#C48178

#C4A777

#BBC478

Triadic

#C4A777

#78C4A7

#A778C4

Split-Complementary

#C4A777

#78BBC4

#8178C4

Tetradic

#C4A777

#78C481

#7895C4

#C478BB

Monochromatic

#715932

#A78349

#C4A777

#DBCAAD

#F3ECE3

Rectangle

#C4A777

#95C478

#7895C4

#A778C4

Compound

#C4A777

#BBC478

#7895C4

#8178C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0B993

#D8C9B2

#E6DFD4

Darker

#B28B4B

#7C6032

#49381C

Saturation

#A9A193

#C4A778

#E1AE5B

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4A777

#B9AE77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4A777

#ACAC7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4A777

#C6A1A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Rush 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

#D2AA74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4A777

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0AF99

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.

#5E7DAE

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: #C4A777;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4A777;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-rush: #C4A777;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-rush': '#C4A777' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4A777] text-[#C4A777]

SCSS

$gold-rush: #C4A777;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4A777?

#C4A777 is Gold Rush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4A777 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Rush?

Gold Rush 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 Gold Rush?

Gold Rush 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 Gold Rush?

You can download Gold Rush 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 Gold Rush?

The hex code is #C4A777. In RGB it's 196, 167, 119, and in HSL it's 37°, 39%, 62%.

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