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Gold Pheasant

#C6795F

RGB 198, 121, 95 · HSL 15°, 47%, 57% · CMYK 0, 39, 52, 22

Gold Pheasant is #C6795F in HEX — rgb(198, 121, 95), hsl(15°, 47%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 52%, 22%).

Gold Pheasant pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 47%, 57%. 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#C6795F

RGB198, 121, 95

HSL15°, 47%, 57%

HSV15°, 52%, 78%

CMYK0, 39, 52, 22

Decimal13007199

CSS RGBrgb(198, 121, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 47%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 1.2 · #C4795D

Sherwin-Williams

Baked Clay SW6340

ΔE 2 · #C1785C

Behr

Pinata MQ1-26

ΔE 3.6 · #BF7761

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 3.6 · #C27355

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 3.8 · #C57556

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 4 · #C57B67

Vista Paint

First Lady C-1059

ΔE 4.2 · #C27965

Benjamin Moore

Montana 056

ΔE 4.5 · #B96E53

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.6 · #C27654

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 4.7 · #C47967

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 4.7 · #BD6D53

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.9 · #C37C59

Valspar

Clove Bud 2004-5B

ΔE 5.5 · #C38162

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 7 · #C5714F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.5 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.5 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#C6795F

#5EABC5

Analogous

#C55E78

#C6795F

#C5AB5E

Triadic

#C6795F

#5EC578

#785EC5

Split-Complementary

#C6795F

#5EC5AB

#5E78C5

Tetradic

#C6795F

#78C55E

#5EABC5

#AB5EC5

Monochromatic

#653524

#9D5239

#C6795F

#D9A796

#EDD6CE

Rectangle

#C6795F

#ABC55E

#5EABC5

#785EC5

Compound

#C6795F

#C5AB5E

#5EABC5

#5E78C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1937E

#D7B0A3

#E5D2CC

Darker

#AE583B

#793B27

#482215

Saturation

#A18A82

#C5785E

#E26941

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

3.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.30:1

Deuteranopia

#C6795F

#A2975D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6795F

#8A8A63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6795F

#C5787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Pheasant 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

#D48762

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6795F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C18C87

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4A94AD

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: #C6795F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6795F;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-pheasant: #C6795F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-pheasant': '#C6795F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6795F] text-[#C6795F]

SCSS

$gold-pheasant: #C6795F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6795F?

#C6795F is Gold Pheasant, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C6795F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Pheasant?

Gold Pheasant 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 Pheasant?

Gold Pheasant 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 Pheasant?

You can download Gold Pheasant 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 Pheasant?

The hex code is #C6795F. In RGB it's 198, 121, 95, and in HSL it's 15°, 47%, 57%.

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