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Galley Gold

#D3AB42

RGB 211, 171, 66 · HSL 43°, 62%, 54% · CMYK 0, 19, 69, 17

Galley Gold is #D3AB42 in HEX — rgb(211, 171, 66), hsl(43°, 62%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 69%, 17%).

Galley Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 62%, 54%. 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#D3AB42

RGB211, 171, 66

HSL43°, 62%, 54%

HSV43°, 69%, 83%

CMYK0, 19, 69, 17

Decimal13871938

CSS RGBrgb(211, 171, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 62%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Galley Gold 340D-5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 2.6 · #DBB04A

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Grove DE5383

ΔE 2.7 · #DCB149

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 3.4 · #CEAB3B

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 3.9 · #CDA434

Vista Paint

Sin City C-815

ΔE 4 · #CDA334

Hallman-Lindsay

Sin City 816

ΔE 4.2 · #CFA236

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 4.4 · #D1A748

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 4.7 · #DBB651

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

ΔE 4.9 · #E3B34C

Dulux

Golden Rule S14G7

ΔE 5.2 · #DAA949

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.8 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.9 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 12.1 · #EBBA67

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 15 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D3AB42

#416AD2

Analogous

#D26041

#D3AB42

#B3D241

Triadic

#D3AB42

#41D2A9

#A941D2

Split-Complementary

#D3AB42

#41B3D2

#6041D2

Tetradic

#D3AB42

#41D260

#416AD2

#D241B3

Monochromatic

#634E17

#A17E26

#D3AB42

#E1C57F

#EFE1BD

Rectangle

#D3AB42

#6AD241

#416AD2

#A941D2

Compound

#D3AB42

#B3D241

#416AD2

#6041D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBBA67

#DEC994

#E8DEC4

Darker

#B68D26

#7F6218

#4B3A0D

Saturation

#A09374

#D2A941

#E9B32B

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3AB42

#C6B442

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3AB42

#B3B359

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3AB42

#D6A1AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Galley 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

#DEAD4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3AB42

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBB271

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.

#375AB3

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: #D3AB42;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3AB42;

CSS Variable

--color-galley-gold: #D3AB42;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galley-gold': '#D3AB42' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3AB42] text-[#D3AB42]

SCSS

$galley-gold: #D3AB42;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3AB42?

#D3AB42 is Galley Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3AB42 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galley Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Galley Gold?

Galley 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 Galley Gold?

You can download Galley 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 Galley Gold?

The hex code is #D3AB42. In RGB it's 211, 171, 66, and in HSL it's 43°, 62%, 54%.

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