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Golden Blond

#CCAA55

RGB 204, 170, 85 · HSL 43°, 54%, 57% · CMYK 0, 17, 58, 20

Golden Blond is #CCAA55 in HEX — rgb(204, 170, 85), hsl(43°, 54%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 58%, 20%).

Golden Blond pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 54%, 57%. 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#CCAA55

RGB204, 170, 85

HSL43°, 54%, 57%

HSV43°, 58%, 80%

CMYK0, 17, 58, 20

Decimal13412949

CSS RGBrgb(204, 170, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 54%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 1 · #CBA956

Benjamin Moore

Hollywood 279

ΔE 1.5 · #CBAC56

Dulux

Hay Wain S15F6

ΔE 2.4 · #CDA959

Behr

Campground 330D-5

ΔE 2.4 · #CEA753

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 2.9 · #CEAA5B

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 3.1 · #C7A44B

Dunn-Edwards

Tanami Desert DE5445

ΔE 3.2 · #D0B25C

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 3.7 · #CCAA4D

Vista Paint

Bright Idea C-806

ΔE 4.7 · #D7B65C

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 4.8 · #C9AD5F

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 6.8 · #C99E53

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.6 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.5 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 14.7 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.1 · #F4AF5B

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

#CCAA55

#5678CD

Analogous

#CD7056

#CCAA55

#B3CD56

Triadic

#CCAA55

#56CDAB

#AB56CD

Split-Complementary

#CCAA55

#56B3CD

#7056CD

Tetradic

#CCAA55

#56CD70

#5678CD

#CD56B3

Monochromatic

#6A5520

#A58431

#CCAA55

#DEC891

#F0E6CC

Rectangle

#CCAA55

#78CD56

#5678CD

#AB56CD

Compound

#CCAA55

#B3CD56

#5678CD

#7056CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BC78

#DBCA9F

#E7DFCA

Darker

#B69132

#7F6520

#4B3B12

Saturation

#A39980

#CDAB56

#E6B63D

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCAA55

#C1B255

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCAA55

#B0B065

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCAA55

#CFA1A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Blond 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

#D8AC5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCAA55

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B17F

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4363B4

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: #CCAA55;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCAA55;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-blond: #CCAA55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-blond': '#CCAA55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCAA55] text-[#CCAA55]

SCSS

$golden-blond: #CCAA55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCAA55?

#CCAA55 is Golden Blond, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCAA55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Blond?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Blond?

Golden Blond 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 Blond?

You can download Golden Blond 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 Blond?

The hex code is #CCAA55. In RGB it's 204, 170, 85, and in HSL it's 43°, 54%, 57%.

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