ORANGES

Classic Gold

#C9A368

RGB 201, 163, 104 · HSL 36°, 47%, 60% · CMYK 0, 19, 48, 21

Classic Gold is #C9A368 in HEX — rgb(201, 163, 104), hsl(36°, 47%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 48%, 21%).

Classic Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 47%, 60%. 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#C9A368

RGB201, 163, 104

HSL36°, 47%, 60%

HSV36°, 48%, 79%

CMYK0, 19, 48, 21

Decimal13214568

CSS RGBrgb(201, 163, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 47%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Gold PPU6-17

Exact match

Valspar

Lewis Gold 3005-7C

ΔE 1 · #CBA56B

Hallman-Lindsay

Glorious Gold 878

ΔE 1.7 · #C49F63

Dunn-Edwards

Root Beer Float DE5326

ΔE 2.4 · #CFA46B

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-385

ΔE 2.8 · #C39C64

PPG

Wright Gold FLLW568

ΔE 2.9 · #D1A96B

Vista Paint

Glorious Gold C-877

ΔE 3.2 · #C09D5F

Kilz

Aztec Yellow LD290-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CA9D62

Dulux

Soft Suede S13F5

ΔE 3.7 · #CFA464

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.1 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 4.4 · #CA9F5E

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 4.7 · #C2A462

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.6 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 10.7 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C9A368

#698FC9

Analogous

#C97369

#C9A368

#BFC969

Triadic

#C9A368

#69C9A3

#A369C9

Split-Complementary

#C9A368

#69BFC9

#7369C9

Tetradic

#C9A368

#69C973

#698FC9

#C969BF

Monochromatic

#705429

#A97E3D

#C9A368

#DDC5A1

#F1E8DA

Rectangle

#C9A368

#8FC969

#698FC9

#A369C9

Compound

#C9A368

#BFC969

#698FC9

#7369C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4B587

#DAC7A9

#E7DED0

Darker

#B7863E

#805D29

#4B3616

Saturation

#A79C8B

#C9A369

#E4A84E

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A368

#BBAD68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A368

#AAAA72

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A368

#CB9CA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Classic 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

#D6A769

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A368

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AC8D

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.

#5078B4

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: #C9A368;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A368;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-gold: #C9A368;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-gold': '#C9A368' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A368] text-[#C9A368]

SCSS

$classic-gold: #C9A368;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A368?

#C9A368 is Classic Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A368 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Gold?

Classic 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 Classic Gold?

Classic 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 Classic Gold?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Gold?

The hex code is #C9A368. In RGB it's 201, 163, 104, and in HSL it's 36°, 47%, 60%.

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