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Golden Sheaf

#CCA24D

RGB 204, 162, 77 · HSL 40°, 55%, 55% · CMYK 0, 21, 62, 20

Golden Sheaf is #CCA24D in HEX — rgb(204, 162, 77), hsl(40°, 55%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 62%, 20%).

Golden Sheaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 55%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CCA24D

RGB204, 162, 77

HSL40°, 55%, 55%

HSV40°, 62%, 80%

CMYK0, 21, 62, 20

Decimal13410893

CSS RGBrgb(204, 162, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 55%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chipmunk DE5376

ΔE 2.2 · #CFA14A

Behr

Campground 330D-5

ΔE 2.3 · #CEA753

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 3.5 · #C7A44B

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 3.5 · #C39E44

Benjamin Moore

Fields 203

ΔE 3.6 · #CA9C43

Dulux

Hay Wain S15F6

ΔE 4.7 · #CDA959

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 4.8 · #C99E53

Vista Paint

Great Gaucho K-537

ΔE 5.1 · #DBA755

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 5.2 · #CEAA5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 5.3 · #CCAA4D

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 6.1 · #D5A95F

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.6 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.7 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.2 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.6 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.5 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#CCA24D

#4D77CB

Analogous

#CB624D

#CCA24D

#B6CB4D

Triadic

#CCA24D

#4DCBA1

#A14DCB

Split-Complementary

#CCA24D

#4DB6CB

#624DCB

Tetradic

#CCA24D

#4DCB62

#4D77CB

#CB4DB6

Monochromatic

#634B1D

#9E792E

#CCA24D

#DDC188

#EEE0C4

Rectangle

#CCA24D

#77CB4D

#4D77CB

#A14DCB

Compound

#CCA24D

#B6CB4D

#4D77CB

#624DCB

Variations

Lighter

#D6B471

#DAC59A

#E6DCC7

Darker

#B1862F

#7C5D1E

#493610

Saturation

#9F9379

#CBA14D

#E5AA33

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCA24D

#BDAD4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCA24D

#AAAA5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCA24D

#CE99A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Sheaf brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D8A655

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCA24D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6AB79

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.

#3F65AF

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: #CCA24D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCA24D;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-sheaf: #CCA24D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-sheaf': '#CCA24D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCA24D] text-[#CCA24D]

SCSS

$golden-sheaf: #CCA24D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCA24D?

#CCA24D is Golden Sheaf, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCA24D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Sheaf?

Golden Sheaf works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden Sheaf?

Golden Sheaf pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Golden Sheaf?

You can download Golden Sheaf 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 Sheaf?

The hex code is #CCA24D. In RGB it's 204, 162, 77, and in HSL it's 40°, 55%, 55%.

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