ORANGES

Gold Drop

#D56C30

RGB 213, 108, 48 · HSL 22°, 66%, 51% · CMYK 0, 49, 77, 16

Gold Drop is #D56C30 in HEX — rgb(213, 108, 48), hsl(22°, 66%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 77%, 16%).

Gold Drop pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 66%, 51%. 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#D56C30

RGB213, 108, 48

HSL22°, 66%, 51%

HSV22°, 77%, 84%

CMYK0, 49, 77, 16

Decimal13986864

CSS RGBrgb(213, 108, 48)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 66%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Deep Spice K-600

ΔE 2.3 · #D26B33

Behr

Rumba Orange M230-7

ΔE 3.8 · #C96729

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 4.6 · #D86F3C

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 4.7 · #E47237

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 5.6 · #CF6837

Dulux

Mangatainoka NZ10D4

ΔE 6.4 · #DC7842

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Spice DE5202

ΔE 6.7 · #C66B30

Valspar

Autumn Gala 2004-1A

ΔE 7.1 · #EB7B45

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 7.3 · #D27326

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 8 · #F07B42

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 8.9 · #EA7C4C

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 11.1 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 11.5 · #C27136

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.7 · #D65F3D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 12.6 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 16 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#D56C30

#3098D5

Analogous

#D53046

#D56C30

#D5BF30

Triadic

#D56C30

#30D56C

#6C30D5

Split-Complementary

#D56C30

#30D5BF

#3046D5

Tetradic

#D56C30

#46D530

#3098D5

#BF30D5

Monochromatic

#592C12

#984C1F

#D56C30

#E2996F

#EFC6AF

Rectangle

#D56C30

#98D530

#3098D5

#6C30D5

Compound

#D56C30

#D5BF30

#3098D5

#3046D5

Variations

Lighter

#DD8959

#DEA98A

#E7CEBF

Darker

#B05520

#7B3A14

#49210A

Saturation

#9B7B69

#D56C30

#EA661A

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

3.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.02:1

Deuteranopia

#D56C30

#A89827

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D56C30

#86863C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D56C30

#D46974

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Drop 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

#DF7E3F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D56C30

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC8363

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#317FAD

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: #D56C30;

CSS — background

background-color: #D56C30;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-drop: #D56C30;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-drop': '#D56C30' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D56C30] text-[#D56C30]

SCSS

$gold-drop: #D56C30;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D56C30?

#D56C30 is Gold Drop, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D56C30 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Drop?

Gold Drop 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 Gold Drop?

Gold Drop 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 Gold Drop?

You can download Gold Drop 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 Gold Drop?

The hex code is #D56C30. In RGB it's 213, 108, 48, and in HSL it's 22°, 66%, 51%.

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