ORANGES

Gates of Gold

#CE9059

RGB 206, 144, 89 · HSL 28°, 54%, 58% · CMYK 0, 30, 57, 19

Gates of Gold is #CE9059 in HEX — rgb(206, 144, 89), hsl(28°, 54%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 57%, 19%).

Gates of Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 54%, 58%. 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#CE9059

RGB206, 144, 89

HSL28°, 54%, 58%

HSV28°, 57%, 81%

CMYK0, 30, 57, 19

Decimal13537369

CSS RGBrgb(206, 144, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 54%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 1.4 · #D2935D

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 1.6 · #D09258

Valspar

Autumn Spice 3003-5B

ΔE 3.7 · #CD965C

Behr

Glazed Pecan 280D-5

ΔE 3.9 · #D28C55

Sherwin-Williams

Bakelite Gold SW6368

ΔE 3.9 · #D7995D

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Cider DE5270

ΔE 4 · #DA995F

Benjamin Moore

Rio 111

ΔE 4.1 · #D59363

Dulux

Raffle's Tan S11F6

ΔE 4.8 · #CA965D

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 4.8 · #C08A4F

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.9 · #E4A467

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.9 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 9.2 · #CF8744

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.1 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.8 · #F7A879

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.8 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#CE9059

#5A98CE

Analogous

#CE5A5E

#CE9059

#CECA5A

Triadic

#CE9059

#5ACE90

#905ACE

Split-Complementary

#CE9059

#5ACECA

#5A5ECE

Tetradic

#CE9059

#5ECE5A

#5A98CE

#CA5ACE

Monochromatic

#6E4521

#A96A32

#CE9059

#DFB895

#F1DFD0

Rectangle

#CE9059

#98CE5A

#5A98CE

#905ACE

Compound

#CE9059

#CECA5A

#5A98CE

#5A5ECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8A67B

#DCBDA1

#E8D9CB

Darker

#B97233

#824E21

#4D2D12

Saturation

#A59383

#CE905A

#E68E41

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CE9059

#B3A557

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CE9059

#9D9D62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CE9059

#CF8B92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gates of 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

#DA995E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CE9059

Daylight 5500K

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

#C79E82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4482B7

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: #CE9059;

CSS — background

background-color: #CE9059;

CSS Variable

--color-gates-of-gold: #CE9059;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gates-of-gold': '#CE9059' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CE9059] text-[#CE9059]

SCSS

$gates-of-gold: #CE9059;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CE9059?

#CE9059 is Gates of Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CE9059 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gates of Gold?

Gates of 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 Gates of Gold?

Gates of 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 Gates of Gold?

You can download Gates of 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 Gates of Gold?

The hex code is #CE9059. In RGB it's 206, 144, 89, and in HSL it's 28°, 54%, 58%.

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