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Metallic Gold

#D4AF37

RGB 212, 175, 55 · HSL 46°, 65%, 52% · CMYK 0, 17, 74, 17

Metallic Gold is #D4AF37 in HEX — rgb(212, 175, 55), hsl(46°, 65%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 74%, 17%).

Metallic Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 65%, 52%. 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#D4AF37

RGB212, 175, 55

HSL46°, 65%, 52%

HSV46°, 74%, 83%

CMYK0, 17, 74, 17

Decimal13938487

CSS RGBrgb(212, 175, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 65%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Cricket 370D-6

ΔE 2.3 · #D4B235

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 2.5 · #D6AC34

PPG

Wright Mustard FLLW321

ΔE 3 · #D8AD39

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Gold DE5425

ΔE 3.3 · #DCB639

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 3.7 · #CEAB3B

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 5.1 · #CDA434

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 5.2 · #DDB835

Vista Paint

Sin City C-815

ΔE 5.7 · #CDA334

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 6.5 · #E5BD3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 6.9 · #CEA02F

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.3 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.8 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.9 · #ECC363

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 14 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.7 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.7 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4AF37

#355AD4

Analogous

#D45F35

#D4AF37

#AAD435

Triadic

#D4AF37

#35D4AF

#AF35D4

Split-Complementary

#D4AF37

#35AAD4

#5F35D4

Tetradic

#D4AF37

#35D45F

#355AD4

#D435AA

Monochromatic

#5D4C14

#9C7F21

#D4AF37

#E2C874

#EFE1B3

Rectangle

#D4AF37

#5AD435

#355AD4

#AF35D4

Compound

#D4AF37

#AAD435

#355AD4

#5F35D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDBF5D

#DECB8D

#E8DFC1

Darker

#B29122

#7D6515

#4A3B0B

Saturation

#9C916D

#D4AF35

#EABA20

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4AF37

#C9B737

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4AF37

#B6B654

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4AF37

#D7A4AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Metallic 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

#DEB044

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4AF37

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB569

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.

#324FAF

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: #D4AF37;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4AF37;

CSS Variable

--color-metallic-gold: #D4AF37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metallic-gold': '#D4AF37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4AF37] text-[#D4AF37]

SCSS

$metallic-gold: #D4AF37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4AF37?

#D4AF37 is Metallic Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4AF37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metallic Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Metallic Gold?

Metallic 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 Metallic Gold?

You can download Metallic 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 Metallic Gold?

The hex code is #D4AF37. In RGB it's 212, 175, 55, and in HSL it's 46°, 65%, 52%.

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