ORANGES

Bright Gold

#CF9F52

RGB 207, 159, 82 · HSL 37°, 57%, 57% · CMYK 0, 23, 60, 19

Bright Gold is #CF9F52 in HEX — rgb(207, 159, 82), hsl(37°, 57%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 60%, 19%).

Bright Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 57%, 57%. 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#CF9F52

RGB207, 159, 82

HSL37°, 57%, 57%

HSV37°, 60%, 81%

CMYK0, 23, 60, 19

Decimal13606738

CSS RGBrgb(207, 159, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 57%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gingerbread House DE5334

ΔE 2.3 · #CA994E

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 2.7 · #C99E53

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 3.1 · #C89848

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2160-30

ΔE 3.3 · #CA9850

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

ΔE 3.3 · #CF994E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 3.5 · #D6A75D

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 3.6 · #CC974D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 4.4 · #CB9E59

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D5A95F

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 4.8 · #D69C54

Dulux

Hokey Pokey S14F6

ΔE 5 · #C79C57

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 5.2 · #CE9650

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.4 · #CEAA5B

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 9.7 · #E5A96B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.4 · #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

#CF9F52

#5383D0

Analogous

#D06153

#CF9F52

#C1D053

Triadic

#CF9F52

#53D0A0

#A053D0

Split-Complementary

#CF9F52

#53C1D0

#6153D0

Tetradic

#CF9F52

#53D061

#5383D0

#D053C1

Monochromatic

#6C4E1E

#A8792E

#CF9F52

#E0C18F

#F1E2CB

Rectangle

#CF9F52

#83D053

#5383D0

#A053D0

Compound

#CF9F52

#C1D053

#5383D0

#6153D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9B375

#DDC59D

#E8DCC9

Darker

#BA852F

#825C1E

#4D3610

Saturation

#A4967F

#D0A053

#E7A53B

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF9F52

#BCAD51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF9F52

#A8A861

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF9F52

#D1979F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bright 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

#DBA459

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF9F52

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8A97D

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.

#406EB7

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: #CF9F52;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF9F52;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-gold: #CF9F52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-gold': '#CF9F52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF9F52] text-[#CF9F52]

SCSS

$bright-gold: #CF9F52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF9F52?

#CF9F52 is Bright Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CF9F52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Gold?

Bright 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 Bright Gold?

Bright 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 Bright Gold?

You can download Bright 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 Bright Gold?

The hex code is #CF9F52. In RGB it's 207, 159, 82, and in HSL it's 37°, 57%, 57%.

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