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Folksy Gold

#D69969

RGB 214, 153, 105 · HSL 26°, 57%, 63% · CMYK 0, 29, 51, 16

Folksy Gold is #D69969 in HEX — rgb(214, 153, 105), hsl(26°, 57%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 51%, 16%).

Folksy Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 57%, 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#D69969

RGB214, 153, 105

HSL26°, 57%, 63%

HSV26°, 51%, 84%

CMYK0, 29, 51, 16

Decimal14063977

CSS RGBrgb(214, 153, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 57%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Folksy Gold SW6360

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 1.8 · #D89D6B

PPG

Pumpkin Patch 1201-5

ΔE 2.4 · #D59466

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 2.4 · #D69D6A

Dunn-Edwards

Coyote DE5249

ΔE 2.7 · #DC9B68

Benjamin Moore

Rio 111

ΔE 3 · #D59363

Behr

Golden Aura MQ4-8

ΔE 4.2 · #D09C68

Dulux

Raw Umber S10F5

ΔE 4.7 · #CC996A

Valspar

Longhorn 2007-5B

ΔE 5.3 · #D6926B

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 5.4 · #E0976B

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.8 · #E4A467

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.9 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 9.6 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.2 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#D69969

#6BA8D6

Analogous

#D66B72

#D69969

#D6CF6B

Triadic

#D69969

#6BD699

#996BD6

Split-Complementary

#D69969

#6BD6CF

#6B72D6

Tetradic

#D69969

#72D66B

#6BA8D6

#CF6BD6

Monochromatic

#844E24

#C07135

#D69969

#E7C3A7

#F7ECE3

Rectangle

#D69969

#A8D66B

#6BA8D6

#996BD6

Compound

#D69969

#D6CF6B

#6BA8D6

#6B72D6

Variations

Lighter

#DFAE88

#E2C3AB

#EBDCD1

Darker

#CC7635

#905121

#552F12

Saturation

#B19E91

#D6996B

#EB9757

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D69969

#BBAE68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D69969

#A5A571

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D69969

#D7949B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Folksy Gold 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

#E09F6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D69969

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDA48E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4F90C2

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: #D69969;

CSS — background

background-color: #D69969;

CSS Variable

--color-folksy-gold: #D69969;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folksy-gold': '#D69969' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D69969] text-[#D69969]

SCSS

$folksy-gold: #D69969;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D69969?

#D69969 is Folksy Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D69969 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folksy Gold?

Folksy Gold 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 Folksy Gold?

Folksy Gold 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 Folksy Gold?

You can download Folksy 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 Folksy Gold?

The hex code is #D69969. In RGB it's 214, 153, 105, and in HSL it's 26°, 57%, 63%.

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