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Goby Desert

#D4AA6F

RGB 212, 170, 111 · HSL 35°, 54%, 63% · CMYK 0, 20, 48, 17

Goby Desert is #D4AA6F in HEX — rgb(212, 170, 111), hsl(35°, 54%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 48%, 17%).

Goby Desert pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 54%, 63%. 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#D4AA6F

RGB212, 170, 111

HSL35°, 54%, 63%

HSV35°, 48%, 83%

CMYK0, 20, 48, 17

Decimal13937263

CSS RGBrgb(212, 170, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 54%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Goby Desert 898

Exact match

Vista Paint

Goby Desert C-897

ΔE 1 · #D3AB6F

PPG

Wright Gold FLLW568

ΔE 1.8 · #D1A96B

Benjamin Moore

Tavern CW-375

ΔE 1.9 · #D7AF74

Dunn-Edwards

Root Beer Float DE5326

ΔE 2.3 · #CFA46B

Valspar

Creamy Orange 3005-5B

ΔE 2.3 · #DAAC6F

Behr

Mustard Field HDC-AC-08

ΔE 2.7 · #D9B177

Kilz

Brass Charm LE130-02

ΔE 3 · #D4AB6A

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Fleece SW6388

ΔE 3.5 · #D6AD78

Dulux

Soft Chamois S13F4

ΔE 3.6 · #DBB37A

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.7 · #D9B27D

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 5.4 · #CA9F5E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 5.8 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.8 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 8.4 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#D4AA6F

#6E98D4

Analogous

#D4766E

#D4AA6F

#CBD46E

Triadic

#D4AA6F

#6ED4A9

#A96ED4

Split-Complementary

#D4AA6F

#6ECBD4

#766ED4

Tetradic

#D4AA6F

#6ED476

#6E98D4

#D46ECB

Monochromatic

#825C27

#BC8538

#D4AA6F

#E5CCA9

#F7EFE4

Rectangle

#D4AA6F

#98D46E

#6E98D4

#A96ED4

Compound

#D4AA6F

#CBD46E

#6E98D4

#766ED4

Variations

Lighter

#DCBA8B

#E0CBAC

#EAE0D1

Darker

#C88C39

#8D6124

#533913

Saturation

#B0A391

#D4A96E

#E9AD58

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4AA6F

#C3B66F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4AA6F

#B2B279

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4AA6F

#D6A3AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Goby Desert 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

#DEAC6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4AA6F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB193

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.

#527FBF

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: #D4AA6F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4AA6F;

CSS Variable

--color-goby-desert: #D4AA6F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goby-desert': '#D4AA6F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4AA6F] text-[#D4AA6F]

SCSS

$goby-desert: #D4AA6F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4AA6F?

#D4AA6F is Goby Desert, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4AA6F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goby Desert?

Goby Desert 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 Goby Desert?

Goby Desert 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 Goby Desert?

You can download Goby Desert 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 Goby Desert?

The hex code is #D4AA6F. In RGB it's 212, 170, 111, and in HSL it's 35°, 54%, 63%.

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