ORANGES

Craftsman Gold

#D3B78B

RGB 211, 183, 139 · HSL 37°, 45%, 69% · CMYK 0, 13, 34, 17

Craftsman Gold is #D3B78B in HEX — rgb(211, 183, 139), hsl(37°, 45%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 34%, 17%).

Craftsman Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 45%, 69%. 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#D3B78B

RGB211, 183, 139

HSL37°, 45%, 69%

HSV37°, 34%, 83%

CMYK0, 13, 34, 17

Decimal13875083

CSS RGBrgb(211, 183, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 45%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Craftsman Gold 1092-4 · 12-14

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 1.5 · #D4BA8C

Vista Paint

Dubloon C-889

ΔE 1.6 · #D3B587

Behr

Summerwood S290-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D3B488

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 1.7 · #CFB78B

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 1.8 · #D5B688

Benjamin Moore

Wilmington HC-34

ΔE 2.2 · #CDB185

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 2.4 · #D4BC8E

Sherwin-Williams

Blonde SW6128

ΔE 2.8 · #DCBD92

Dulux

Savannah S14E3

ΔE 3.2 · #D1BA92

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.5 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 6.2 · #DFC795

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.4 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.6 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.2 · #D9B27D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.2 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D3B78B

#8CA8D4

Analogous

#D4958C

#D3B78B

#CBD48C

Triadic

#D3B78B

#8CD4B8

#B88CD4

Split-Complementary

#D3B78B

#8CCBD4

#958CD4

Tetradic

#D3B78B

#8CD495

#8CA8D4

#D48CCB

Monochromatic

#906E37

#BE9655

#D3B78B

#E9DAC4

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#D3B78B

#A8D48C

#8CA8D4

#B88CD4

Compound

#D3B78B

#CBD48C

#8CA8D4

#958CD4

Variations

Lighter

#DCC6A3

#E2D4BD

#ECE5DB

Darker

#C39957

#916C31

#553F1B

Saturation

#BBB2A5

#D4B88C

#E9BD77

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3B78B

#C9BE8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3B78B

#BCBC92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3B78B

#D5B2B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Craftsman 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

#DEB683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3B78B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBBBA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6D8CBE

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: #D3B78B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3B78B;

CSS Variable

--color-craftsman-gold: #D3B78B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'craftsman-gold': '#D3B78B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3B78B] text-[#D3B78B]

SCSS

$craftsman-gold: #D3B78B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3B78B?

#D3B78B is Craftsman Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3B78B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Craftsman Gold?

Craftsman 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 Craftsman Gold?

Craftsman 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 Craftsman Gold?

You can download Craftsman 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 Craftsman Gold?

The hex code is #D3B78B. In RGB it's 211, 183, 139, and in HSL it's 37°, 45%, 69%.

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