REDS

Golden

#D47965

RGB 212, 121, 101 · HSL 11°, 56%, 61% · CMYK 0, 43, 52, 17

Golden is #D47965 in HEX — rgb(212, 121, 101), hsl(11°, 56%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 52%, 17%).

Golden pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 56%, 61%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D47965

RGB212, 121, 101

HSL11°, 56%, 61%

HSV11°, 52%, 83%

CMYK0, 43, 52, 17

Decimal13924709

CSS RGBrgb(212, 121, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 56%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 033

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Lei Flower SW6613

ΔE 1.9 · #D87B6A

Behr

Aztec Brick 230D-5

ΔE 2.9 · #CC7761

Valspar

Flamenco Pink 2004-3B

ΔE 3.1 · #DA7867

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 3.4 · #DB826B

PPG

Summer Sunset 1192-6

ΔE 3.9 · #D88167

Hallman-Lindsay

It's My Party 1074

ΔE 4.1 · #CC7365

Dulux

Pompeian Pink S06F7

ΔE 4.6 · #C77462

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 4.6 · #D2806C

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 7.4 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 7.5 · #CD746D

Kilz

Lobster Tail LB120-01

ΔE 7.6 · #BD6D53

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.7 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 9.1 · #C27654

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.5 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 12.7 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D47965

#64BFD3

Analogous

#D36487

#D47965

#D3B064

Triadic

#D47965

#64D378

#7864D3

Split-Complementary

#D47965

#64D3B0

#6487D3

Tetradic

#D47965

#87D364

#64BFD3

#B064D3

Monochromatic

#7B3323

#B74C34

#D47965

#E4ACA0

#F5E0DB

Rectangle

#D47965

#BFD364

#64BFD3

#7864D3

Compound

#D47965

#D3B064

#64BFD3

#6487D3

Variations

Lighter

#DC9383

#E0B1A7

#EAD4CF

Darker

#C64E33

#8A3421

#521D12

Saturation

#AC918B

#D37864

#E96A4E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.72:1

Deuteranopia

#D47965

#AA9F62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D47965

#8E8E68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D47965

#D37980

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Golden carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DE8767

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D47965

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC8C8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#4AA9BF

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: #D47965;

CSS — background

background-color: #D47965;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #D47965;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#D47965' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D47965] text-[#D47965]

SCSS

$golden: #D47965;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D47965?

#D47965 is Golden, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D47965 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

Golden works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Golden?

You can download Golden 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?

The hex code is #D47965. In RGB it's 212, 121, 101, and in HSL it's 11°, 56%, 61%.

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