ORANGES

Golden Aura

#D29E68

RGB 210, 158, 104 · HSL 31°, 54%, 62% · CMYK 0, 25, 50, 18

Golden Aura is #D29E68 in HEX — rgb(210, 158, 104), hsl(31°, 54%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 50%, 18%).

Golden Aura pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 54%, 62%. 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#D29E68

RGB210, 158, 104

HSL31°, 54%, 62%

HSV31°, 50%, 82%

CMYK0, 25, 50, 18

Decimal13803112

CSS RGBrgb(210, 158, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 54%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Great Dane S11F5

ΔE 1 · #D19F68

Behr

Golden Aura MQ4-8

ΔE 1.2 · #D09C68

Benjamin Moore

Harvest 1146

ΔE 2.5 · #CD9865

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 2.5 · #D69D6A

Sherwin-Williams

Harvest Gold SW2858

ΔE 2.5 · #D9A06A

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 3.4 · #D89D6B

Kilz

Aztec Yellow LD290-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CA9D62

Valspar

Autumn Spice 3003-5B

ΔE 4.1 · #CD965C

Dunn-Edwards

Root Beer Float DE5326

ΔE 4.4 · #CFA46B

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 5.1 · #D29B6F

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 6.4 · #CA9F5E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 7.1 · #E5A96B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.8 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.9 · #D9B27D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 13 · #F7A879

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

#D29E68

#6A9CD2

Analogous

#D26C6A

#D29E68

#D1D26A

Triadic

#D29E68

#6AD2A0

#A06AD2

Split-Complementary

#D29E68

#6AD1D2

#6C6AD2

Tetradic

#D29E68

#6AD26C

#6A9CD2

#D26AD1

Monochromatic

#7E5326

#B97A37

#D29E68

#E4C5A5

#F6EBE0

Rectangle

#D29E68

#9CD26A

#6A9CD2

#A06AD2

Compound

#D29E68

#D1D26A

#6A9CD2

#6C6AD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBB388

#E0C6AA

#EADED0

Darker

#C68137

#8B5923

#523413

Saturation

#AE9F8E

#D2A06A

#E9A153

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D29E68

#BCAF67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D29E68

#A8A871

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D29E68

#D3989F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Aura 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

#DDA369

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D29E68

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAA88D

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.

#4F85BE

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: #D29E68;

CSS — background

background-color: #D29E68;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-aura: #D29E68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-aura': '#D29E68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D29E68] text-[#D29E68]

SCSS

$golden-aura: #D29E68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D29E68?

#D29E68 is Golden Aura, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D29E68 warm or cool?

Golden Aura reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Aura?

Golden Aura 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 Golden Aura?

Golden Aura 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 Golden Aura?

You can download Golden Aura 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 Golden Aura?

The hex code is #D29E68. In RGB it's 210, 158, 104, and in HSL it's 31°, 54%, 62%.

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