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Lewis Gold

#CEA269

RGB 206, 162, 105 · HSL 34°, 51%, 61% · CMYK 0, 21, 49, 19

Lewis Gold is #CEA269 in HEX — rgb(206, 162, 105), hsl(34°, 51%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 49%, 19%).

Lewis Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 51%, 61%. 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#CEA269

RGB206, 162, 105

HSL34°, 51%, 61%

HSV34°, 49%, 81%

CMYK0, 21, 49, 19

Decimal13541993

CSS RGBrgb(206, 162, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 51%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Root Beer Float DE5326

ΔE 0.8 · #CFA46B

Behr

Summer In The City MQ2-16

ΔE 1.4 · #CB9F68

Kilz

Aztec Yellow LD290-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CA9D62

Dulux

Great Dane S11F5

ΔE 2.8 · #D19F68

Valspar

Lewis Gold 3005-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #CBA56B

Hallman-Lindsay

Goby Desert 898

ΔE 3 · #D4AA6F

Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse CW-385

ΔE 3.4 · #C39C64

PPG

Wright Gold FLLW568

ΔE 3.5 · #D1A96B

Vista Paint

Goby Desert C-897

ΔE 3.6 · #D3AB6F

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 4.3 · #CA9F5E

Sherwin-Williams

Mannered Gold SW6130

ΔE 4.8 · #C19763

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.5 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.5 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.7 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 8.6 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#CEA269

#6995CE

Analogous

#CE7069

#CEA269

#C8CE69

Triadic

#CEA269

#69CEA2

#A269CE

Split-Complementary

#CEA269

#69C8CE

#7069CE

Tetradic

#CEA269

#69CE70

#6995CE

#CE69C8

Monochromatic

#775427

#B17D39

#CEA269

#E1C6A3

#F4EADC

Rectangle

#CEA269

#95CE69

#6995CE

#A269CE

Compound

#CEA269

#C8CE69

#6995CE

#7069CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8B587

#DDC7A9

#E9DED0

Darker

#BF853A

#865C26

#4F3615

Saturation

#AB9E8C

#CEA269

#E7A650

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEA269

#BCAF68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEA269

#ABAB73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEA269

#CF9CA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lewis 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

#DAA66A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEA269

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7AB8E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4F7DB9

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: #CEA269;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEA269;

CSS Variable

--color-lewis-gold: #CEA269;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lewis-gold': '#CEA269' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEA269] text-[#CEA269]

SCSS

$lewis-gold: #CEA269;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEA269?

#CEA269 is Lewis Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEA269 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lewis Gold?

Lewis 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 Lewis Gold?

Lewis 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 Lewis Gold?

You can download Lewis 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 Lewis Gold?

The hex code is #CEA269. In RGB it's 206, 162, 105, and in HSL it's 34°, 51%, 61%.

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