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Gold Quarry

#CC843B

RGB 204, 132, 59 · HSL 30°, 59%, 52% · CMYK 0, 35, 71, 20

Gold Quarry is #CC843B in HEX — rgb(204, 132, 59), hsl(30°, 59%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 71%, 20%).

Gold Quarry pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 59%, 52%. 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#CC843B

RGB204, 132, 59

HSL30°, 59%, 52%

HSV30°, 71%, 80%

CMYK0, 35, 71, 20

Decimal13403195

CSS RGBrgb(204, 132, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 59%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Quarry S12G8

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mandarin Grove K-568

ΔE 2.2 · #CB8135

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 3 · #C78538

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 3.2 · #CF8744

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2157-20

ΔE 3.2 · #CE8442

PPG

Ginger Beer 1202-7

ΔE 3.4 · #C27F38

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Copper DE5244

ΔE 3.8 · #CE8544

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 5.3 · #D68339

Behr

Toffee Tart M250-6

ΔE 5.4 · #BE8138

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.4 · #B97D31

Valspar

Hazelnut Coffee 3001-3A

ΔE 6.7 · #D48D4F

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 7 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 8.2 · #D88950

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10.9 · #D69C54

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 15.9 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#CC843B

#3C85CD

Analogous

#CD3C3C

#CC843B

#CDCD3C

Triadic

#CC843B

#3CCD85

#853CCD

Split-Complementary

#CC843B

#3CCDCD

#3C3CCD

Tetradic

#CC843B

#3CCD3C

#3C85CD

#CD3CCD

Monochromatic

#593817

#965E27

#CC843B

#DCAB79

#ECD1B6

Rectangle

#CC843B

#85CD3C

#3C85CD

#853CCD

Compound

#CC843B

#CDCD3C

#3C85CD

#3C3CCD

Variations

Lighter

#D79D63

#DAB691

#E6D4C2

Darker

#AC6A28

#78491A

#472A0E

Saturation

#9A856F

#CD853C

#E68523

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.93:1

Deuteranopia

#CC843B

#AD9E37

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC843B

#94944A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC843B

#CD7E87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Quarry 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

#D89047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC843B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6956C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3871A9

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: #CC843B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC843B;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-quarry: #CC843B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-quarry': '#CC843B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC843B] text-[#CC843B]

SCSS

$gold-quarry: #CC843B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC843B?

#CC843B is Gold Quarry, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC843B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Quarry?

Gold Quarry 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 Quarry?

Gold Quarry 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 Quarry?

You can download Gold Quarry 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 Quarry?

The hex code is #CC843B. In RGB it's 204, 132, 59, and in HSL it's 30°, 59%, 52%.

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