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Golden Mandarin

#CE782E

RGB 206, 120, 46 · HSL 28°, 63%, 49% · CMYK 0, 42, 78, 19

Golden Mandarin is #CE782E in HEX — rgb(206, 120, 46), hsl(28°, 63%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 78%, 19%).

Golden Mandarin pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 63%, 49%. 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#CE782E

RGB206, 120, 46

HSL28°, 63%, 49%

HSV28°, 78%, 81%

CMYK0, 42, 78, 19

Decimal13531182

CSS RGBrgb(206, 120, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 63%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Mandarin S10G8

Exact match

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 2.3 · #CD7A33

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 3.6 · #C67727

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 4.3 · #D68339

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 4.4 · #D08135

Sherwin-Williams

Marigold SW6664

ΔE 4.6 · #D28233

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 4.7 · #D87C3B

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 5.6 · #CE7639

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 8.1 · #C27136

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 8.3 · #EA8A42

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 8.5 · #E38F43

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 11.9 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.3 · #B97D31

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 14.3 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 18.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20.3 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#CE782E

#2E82CC

Analogous

#CC2E33

#CE782E

#CCC62E

Triadic

#CE782E

#2ECC78

#782ECC

Split-Complementary

#CE782E

#2ECCC6

#2E33CC

Tetradic

#CE782E

#33CC2E

#2E82CC

#C62ECC

Monochromatic

#4F2E12

#8D5320

#CE782E

#DD9F69

#EBC7A8

Rectangle

#CE782E

#82CC2E

#2E82CC

#782ECC

Compound

#CE782E

#CCC62E

#2E82CC

#2E33CC

Variations

Lighter

#D99355

#DBAE87

#E6D0BD

Darker

#A66022

#744215

#45260B

Saturation

#957B65

#CC782E

#E37617

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

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#CE782E

#A99927

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE782E

#8C8C3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE782E

#CE737D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Mandarin 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

#DA873E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE782E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C78C62

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#316EA3

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CE782E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE782E;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-mandarin: #CE782E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-mandarin': '#CE782E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE782E] text-[#CE782E]

SCSS

$golden-mandarin: #CE782E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE782E?

#CE782E is Golden Mandarin, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CE782E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Mandarin?

Golden Mandarin 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 Golden Mandarin?

Golden Mandarin 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 Golden Mandarin?

You can download Golden Mandarin 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 Mandarin?

The hex code is #CE782E. In RGB it's 206, 120, 46, and in HSL it's 28°, 63%, 49%.

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