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Golden Spice

#C6973F

RGB 198, 151, 63 · HSL 39°, 54%, 51% · CMYK 0, 24, 68, 22

Golden Spice is #C6973F in HEX — rgb(198, 151, 63), hsl(39°, 54%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 68%, 22%).

Golden Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 54%, 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#C6973F

RGB198, 151, 63

HSL39°, 54%, 51%

HSV39°, 68%, 78%

CMYK0, 24, 68, 22

Decimal13014847

CSS RGBrgb(198, 151, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 54%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Goldie S15F8

ΔE 0.9 · #C8973F

Benjamin Moore

Fields 203

ΔE 1.9 · #CA9C43

PPG

Mayan Treasure 1208-6

ΔE 3.5 · #CE9844

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 3.5 · #BF9334

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 3.7 · #C89848

Dunn-Edwards

Chipmunk DE5376

ΔE 3.8 · #CFA14A

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 3.9 · #BF8D35

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 4.5 · #C69035

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 5.8 · #C49832

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 6.8 · #D3A746

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8.2 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.7 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.8 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.5 · #AF7C20

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10.7 · #CDA434

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.6 · #B97D31

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

#C6973F

#3F6EC6

Analogous

#C6533F

#C6973F

#B1C63F

Triadic

#C6973F

#3FC696

#963FC6

Split-Complementary

#C6973F

#3FB1C6

#533FC6

Tetradic

#C6973F

#3FC653

#3F6EC6

#C63FB1

Monochromatic

#523E19

#8D6B2A

#C6973F

#D7B679

#E9D6B4

Rectangle

#C6973F

#6EC63F

#3F6EC6

#963FC6

Compound

#C6973F

#B1C63F

#3F6EC6

#533FC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1AB65

#D6BE92

#E4D8C3

Darker

#A37A2D

#72541D

#433110

Saturation

#96886E

#C6963F

#E29F22

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6973F

#B4A43E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6973F

#A0A052

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6973F

#C88F97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Spice 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

#D49E4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6973F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1A36F

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.

#3C5FA1

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: #C6973F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6973F;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-spice: #C6973F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-spice': '#C6973F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6973F] text-[#C6973F]

SCSS

$golden-spice: #C6973F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6973F?

#C6973F is Golden Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C6973F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Spice?

Golden Spice 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 Spice?

Golden Spice 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 Spice?

You can download Golden Spice 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 Spice?

The hex code is #C6973F. In RGB it's 198, 151, 63, and in HSL it's 39°, 54%, 51%.

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