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Gold Vein

#D6B956

RGB 214, 185, 86 · HSL 46°, 61%, 59% · CMYK 0, 14, 60, 16

Gold Vein is #D6B956 in HEX — rgb(214, 185, 86), hsl(46°, 61%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 60%, 16%).

Gold Vein pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 61%, 59%. 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#D6B956

RGB214, 185, 86

HSL46°, 61%, 59%

HSV46°, 60%, 84%

CMYK0, 14, 60, 16

Decimal14072150

CSS RGBrgb(214, 185, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 61%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gold Gleam DE5452

ΔE 2.4 · #CFB352

Vista Paint

Lemon Surprise C-814

ΔE 2.9 · #DEBB58

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3.9 · #DBB651

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Surprise 815

ΔE 4 · #E1BC5C

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E4C665

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 5 · #CEBC55

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 5.3 · #DEB659

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 5.4 · #C9B156

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 5.6 · #E1C861

Dulux

Warm Woollen S16F6

ΔE 6.1 · #CFB059

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 6.7 · #C7B446

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 6.8 · #ECC363

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 8.1 · #F1C96A

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 10.6 · #C9AD5F

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.2 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 13.7 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D6B956

#5774D6

Analogous

#D67957

#D6B956

#B4D657

Triadic

#D6B956

#57D6B8

#B857D6

Split-Complementary

#D6B956

#57B4D6

#7957D6

Tetradic

#D6B956

#57D679

#5774D6

#D657B4

Monochromatic

#77621D

#B5952C

#D6B956

#E5D294

#F4ECD2

Rectangle

#D6B956

#74D657

#5774D6

#B857D6

Compound

#D6B956

#B4D657

#5774D6

#7957D6

Variations

Lighter

#DEC778

#E1D2A0

#EAE3CB

Darker

#C5A12B

#8A701B

#52420E

Saturation

#AAA183

#D6B857

#EBC342

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B956

#CFBE56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B956

#BEBE6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B956

#DAAFB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Vein 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

#E0B75C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B956

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDBC80

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.

#3E5DC2

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: #D6B956;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B956;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-vein: #D6B956;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-vein': '#D6B956' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B956] text-[#D6B956]

SCSS

$gold-vein: #D6B956;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B956?

#D6B956 is Gold Vein, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B956 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Vein?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Vein?

Gold Vein 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 Gold Vein?

You can download Gold Vein 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 Vein?

The hex code is #D6B956. In RGB it's 214, 185, 86, and in HSL it's 46°, 61%, 59%.

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