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Old Gold

#CFB53B

RGB 207, 181, 59 · HSL 49°, 61%, 52% · CMYK 0, 13, 71, 19

Old Gold is #CFB53B in HEX — rgb(207, 181, 59), hsl(49°, 61%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 71%, 19%).

Old Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 61%, 52%. 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#CFB53B

RGB207, 181, 59

HSL49°, 61%, 52%

HSV49°, 71%, 81%

CMYK0, 13, 71, 19

Decimal13612347

CSS RGBrgb(207, 181, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 61%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Stone DE5467

ΔE 2.8 · #CEB736

Dulux

Limone S17G7

ΔE 3.8 · #D6BF43

Behr

Golden Cricket 370D-6

ΔE 4 · #D4B235

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 4.5 · #D8BC4B

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 5 · #CEB02A

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 5.4 · #CEBD48

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 5.9 · #C6B836

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 6.2 · #C7B446

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 7.4 · #BAA736

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 9.5 · #DBB651

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldrenrod historic-goldrenrod

ΔE 11.1 · #DBB554

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 12.5 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.1 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.7 · #ECC363

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 14.8 · #FFD754

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 19.9 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CFB53B

#3A55CF

Analogous

#CF693A

#CFB53B

#A0CF3A

Triadic

#CFB53B

#3ACFB4

#B43ACF

Split-Complementary

#CFB53B

#3AA0CF

#693ACF

Tetradic

#CFB53B

#3ACF69

#3A55CF

#CF3AA0

Monochromatic

#5A4E16

#988325

#CFB53B

#DECB78

#EDE3B5

Rectangle

#CFB53B

#55CF3A

#3A55CF

#B43ACF

Compound

#CFB53B

#A0CF3A

#3A55CF

#693ACF

Variations

Lighter

#D9C361

#DCCE8F

#E6E0C2

Darker

#AE9526

#7A6818

#483D0D

Saturation

#9B936E

#CFB43A

#E7C322

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFB53B

#CBB83C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFB53B

#BABA58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFB53B

#D3A9B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Old Gold 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

#DBB447

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFB53B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8B96C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#364CAB

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: #CFB53B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFB53B;

CSS Variable

--color-old-gold: #CFB53B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-gold': '#CFB53B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFB53B] text-[#CFB53B]

SCSS

$old-gold: #CFB53B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFB53B?

#CFB53B is Old Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFB53B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Old Gold?

Old Gold 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 Old Gold?

You can download Old 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 Old Gold?

The hex code is #CFB53B. In RGB it's 207, 181, 59, and in HSL it's 49°, 61%, 52%.

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