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Gold Gleam

#CFB352

RGB 207, 179, 82 · HSL 47°, 57%, 57% · CMYK 0, 14, 60, 19

Gold Gleam is #CFB352 in HEX — rgb(207, 179, 82), hsl(47°, 57%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 60%, 19%).

Gold Gleam pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 57%, 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#CFB352

RGB207, 179, 82

HSL47°, 57%, 57%

HSV47°, 60%, 81%

CMYK0, 14, 60, 19

Decimal13611858

CSS RGBrgb(207, 179, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 57%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gold Gleam DE5452

Exact match

Vista Paint

Slip into Sunset K-481

ΔE 2.2 · #CDAE4E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 3.6 · #C9B156

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 4.2 · #CCAA4D

Dulux

Warm Woollen S16F6

ΔE 4.7 · #CFB059

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 4.9 · #DBB651

Benjamin Moore

Hollywood 279

ΔE 5.4 · #CBAC56

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 5.5 · #CEBC55

Behr

Dried Chamomile M320-5

ΔE 5.6 · #D0B961

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 6.6 · #C7B446

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 6.6 · #C7A44B

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 7.2 · #CBA956

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 8.6 · #ECC363

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 8.8 · #BAA24E

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 15.5 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.5 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFB352

#536ED0

Analogous

#D07653

#CFB352

#ACD053

Triadic

#CFB352

#53D0B5

#B553D0

Split-Complementary

#CFB352

#53ACD0

#7653D0

Tetradic

#CFB352

#53D076

#536ED0

#D053AC

Monochromatic

#6C5B1E

#A88E2E

#CFB352

#E0CF8F

#F1E9CB

Rectangle

#CFB352

#6ED053

#536ED0

#B553D0

Compound

#CFB352

#ACD053

#536ED0

#7653D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9C475

#DDCF9D

#E8E1C9

Darker

#BA9C2F

#826C1E

#4D4010

Saturation

#A49C7F

#D0B553

#E7C23B

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFB352

#C8B852

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFB352

#B8B866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFB352

#D3A9B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Gleam 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

#DBB359

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFB352

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8B87D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#405AB7

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: #CFB352;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFB352;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-gleam: #CFB352;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-gleam': '#CFB352' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFB352] text-[#CFB352]

SCSS

$gold-gleam: #CFB352;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFB352?

#CFB352 is Gold Gleam, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFB352 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Gleam?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Gleam?

Gold Gleam 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 Gold Gleam?

You can download Gold Gleam 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 Gold Gleam?

The hex code is #CFB352. In RGB it's 207, 179, 82, and in HSL it's 47°, 57%, 57%.

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