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Gilded

#D6B96C

RGB 214, 185, 108 · HSL 44°, 56%, 63% · CMYK 0, 14, 50, 16

Gilded is #D6B96C in HEX — rgb(214, 185, 108), hsl(44°, 56%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 50%, 16%).

Gilded pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 56%, 63%. 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#D6B96C

RGB214, 185, 108

HSL44°, 56%, 63%

HSV44°, 50%, 84%

CMYK0, 14, 50, 16

Decimal14072172

CSS RGBrgb(214, 185, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 56%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gilded M300-4

Exact match

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #D0B469

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-920

ΔE 2.3 · #D7BE70

PPG

Tropical Siesta 1107-5

ΔE 2.5 · #DDC073

Dulux

Wax Way S15F5

ΔE 2.9 · #D3B266

Dunn-Edwards

Filtered Rays DE5438

ΔE 3.4 · #D0B064

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 4.5 · #C9AD5F

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 4.6 · #DCB771

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.7 · #D3BD76

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 5.5 · #D8B760

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.3 · #CEAA5B

Vista Paint

Bright Idea C-806

ΔE 6.9 · #D7B65C

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.3 · #C6A664

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 8.4 · #F1CD7B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 8.7 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.6 · #D0C092

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 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

#D6B96C

#6C88D5

Analogous

#D5846C

#D6B96C

#BDD56C

Triadic

#D6B96C

#6CD5B9

#B96CD5

Split-Complementary

#D6B96C

#6CBDD5

#846CD5

Tetradic

#D6B96C

#6CD584

#6C88D5

#D56CBD

Monochromatic

#836A25

#BF9A36

#D6B96C

#E6D6A7

#F7F2E3

Rectangle

#D6B96C

#88D56C

#6C88D5

#B96CD5

Compound

#D6B96C

#BDD56C

#6C88D5

#846CD5

Variations

Lighter

#DEC789

#E1D3AB

#EBE4D1

Darker

#CBA336

#8F7222

#554312

Saturation

#B1A891

#D5B96C

#EAC357

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B96C

#CEBF6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B96C

#BEBE7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B96C

#D9B0B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gilded 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

#E0B76C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B96C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDBC90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#506EC1

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: #D6B96C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B96C;

CSS Variable

--color-gilded: #D6B96C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gilded': '#D6B96C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B96C] text-[#D6B96C]

SCSS

$gilded: #D6B96C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B96C?

#D6B96C is Gilded, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B96C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gilded?

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

What colors pair well with Gilded?

Gilded 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 Gilded?

You can download Gilded 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 Gilded?

The hex code is #D6B96C. In RGB it's 214, 185, 108, and in HSL it's 44°, 56%, 63%.

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