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Taiwan Gold

#C7AA71

RGB 199, 170, 113 · HSL 40°, 43%, 61% · CMYK 0, 15, 43, 22

Taiwan Gold is #C7AA71 in HEX — rgb(199, 170, 113), hsl(40°, 43%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 43%, 22%).

Taiwan Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 43%, 61%. 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#C7AA71

RGB199, 170, 113

HSL40°, 43%, 61%

HSV40°, 43%, 78%

CMYK0, 15, 43, 22

Decimal13085297

CSS RGBrgb(199, 170, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 43%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 0.8 · #C9AB73

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

ΔE 1.5 · #CAAE74

Behr

Flax Straw S300-4

ΔE 1.5 · #CAAE74

Benjamin Moore

Citrine AF-370

ΔE 2.1 · #C9AC6F

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A569

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 3.4 · #C6A668

PPG

More Maple 1091-5

ΔE 3.9 · #D0AB70

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 4.2 · #C9A768

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 4.4 · #D5B176

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.1 · #C2B078

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 5.2 · #B6A167

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.2 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.9 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 9.1 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9.6 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C7AA71

#718DC6

Analogous

#C67F71

#C7AA71

#B8C671

Triadic

#C7AA71

#71C6AA

#AA71C6

Split-Complementary

#C7AA71

#71B8C6

#7F71C6

Tetradic

#C7AA71

#71C67F

#718DC6

#C671B8

Monochromatic

#715A2D

#A88643

#C7AA71

#DCCBA7

#F2EBDE

Rectangle

#C7AA71

#8DC671

#718DC6

#AA71C6

Compound

#C7AA71

#B8C671

#718DC6

#7F71C6

Variations

Lighter

#D2BB8D

#D9CBAE

#E7E0D2

Darker

#B58F44

#7E632D

#4A3A19

Saturation

#A8A08F

#C6AA71

#E3B354

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7AA71

#BDB171

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7AA71

#AFAF7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7AA71

#C9A3A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Taiwan Gold 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

#D5AC70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7AA71

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2B194

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.

#5775B1

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: #C7AA71;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7AA71;

CSS Variable

--color-taiwan-gold: #C7AA71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taiwan-gold': '#C7AA71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7AA71] text-[#C7AA71]

SCSS

$taiwan-gold: #C7AA71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7AA71?

#C7AA71 is Taiwan Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C7AA71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Taiwan Gold?

Taiwan Gold 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 Taiwan Gold?

Taiwan Gold 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 Taiwan Gold?

You can download Taiwan 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 Taiwan Gold?

The hex code is #C7AA71. In RGB it's 199, 170, 113, and in HSL it's 40°, 43%, 61%.

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