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Good as Gold

#D3BA75

RGB 211, 186, 117 · HSL 44°, 52%, 64% · CMYK 0, 12, 45, 17

Good as Gold is #D3BA75 in HEX — rgb(211, 186, 117), hsl(44°, 52%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 45%, 17%).

Good as Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 52%, 64%. 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#D3BA75

RGB211, 186, 117

HSL44°, 52%, 64%

HSV44°, 45%, 83%

CMYK0, 12, 45, 17

Decimal13875829

CSS RGBrgb(211, 186, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 52%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 1.2 · #D5BD77

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 1.3 · #D1B871

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 1.6 · #D7BC75

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 1.7 · #D3BD76

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 3.2 · #DDC17E

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #DDC47B

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 4 · #D2B87B

Behr

Beachwalk 340F-5

ΔE 4 · #CFB369

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 4.7 · #E2C681

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.4 · #DCB771

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 6.3 · #D1B075

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 6.8 · #D5B176

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.5 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 8.2 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 8.2 · #BCB472

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13 · #D0C092

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

#D3BA75

#738DD3

Analogous

#D38A73

#D3BA75

#BDD373

Triadic

#D3BA75

#73D3B9

#B973D3

Split-Complementary

#D3BA75

#73BDD3

#8A73D3

Tetradic

#D3BA75

#73D38A

#738DD3

#D373BD

Monochromatic

#846C2A

#BE9B3C

#D3BA75

#E5D6AE

#F8F3E8

Rectangle

#D3BA75

#8DD373

#738DD3

#B973D3

Compound

#D3BA75

#BDD373

#738DD3

#8A73D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC78F

#E0D3B0

#EBE4D3

Darker

#C7A23F

#8D7226

#534315

Saturation

#B2AA95

#D3B973

#E9C45D

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3BA75

#CCBE76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3BA75

#BFBF81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3BA75

#D6B2B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Good as 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

#DEB873

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3BA75

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBBD97

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5773BE

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: #D3BA75;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3BA75;

CSS Variable

--color-good-as-gold: #D3BA75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'good-as-gold': '#D3BA75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3BA75] text-[#D3BA75]

SCSS

$good-as-gold: #D3BA75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3BA75?

#D3BA75 is Good as Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3BA75 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Good as Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Good as Gold?

Good as 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 Good as Gold?

You can download Good as 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 Good as Gold?

The hex code is #D3BA75. In RGB it's 211, 186, 117, and in HSL it's 44°, 52%, 64%.

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