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Bakelite Gold

#D7995D

RGB 215, 153, 93 · HSL 30°, 60%, 60% · CMYK 0, 29, 57, 16

Bakelite Gold is #D7995D in HEX — rgb(215, 153, 93), hsl(30°, 60%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 57%, 16%).

Bakelite Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 60%, 60%. 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#D7995D

RGB215, 153, 93

HSL30°, 60%, 60%

HSV30°, 57%, 84%

CMYK0, 29, 57, 16

Decimal14129501

CSS RGBrgb(215, 153, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 60%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bakelite Gold SW6368

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Apple Cider DE5270

ΔE 1.5 · #DA995F

Valspar

Toffee Cream 3001-3B

ΔE 2 · #DD9C62

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 2.7 · #D09258

Benjamin Moore

Grand 118

ΔE 3 · #DE9E66

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 3.5 · #D2935D

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 3.7 · #D79F5E

Vista Paint

Gates of Gold C-996

ΔE 3.9 · #CE9059

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 4.2 · #E4A467

Behr

Amber Brew MQ4-10

ΔE 4.3 · #D6A060

Dulux

Raffle's Tan S11F6

ΔE 5.3 · #CA965D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 5.8 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.2 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 8.6 · #CA9F5E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.4 · #F7A879

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.8 · #C6A664

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

#D7995D

#5C99D6

Analogous

#D65C5C

#D7995D

#D6D65C

Triadic

#D7995D

#5CD699

#995CD6

Split-Complementary

#D7995D

#5CD6D6

#5C5CD6

Tetradic

#D7995D

#5CD65C

#5C99D6

#D65CD6

Monochromatic

#7A4D1F

#B8732E

#D7995D

#E6BF99

#F5E6D6

Rectangle

#D7995D

#99D65C

#5C99D6

#995CD6

Compound

#D7995D

#D6D65C

#5C99D6

#5C5CD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEAD7C

#E1C2A3

#EADBCC

Darker

#C87A2D

#8C541D

#53310F

Saturation

#AB9987

#D6995C

#EB9947

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

8.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7995D

#BCAE5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7995D

#A6A667

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7995D

#D8939B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bakelite 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

#E19F61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7995D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEA485

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#4282C2

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: #D7995D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7995D;

CSS Variable

--color-bakelite-gold: #D7995D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bakelite-gold': '#D7995D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7995D] text-[#D7995D]

SCSS

$bakelite-gold: #D7995D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7995D?

#D7995D is Bakelite Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D7995D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bakelite Gold?

Bakelite 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 Bakelite Gold?

Bakelite 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 Bakelite Gold?

You can download Bakelite 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 Bakelite Gold?

The hex code is #D7995D. In RGB it's 215, 153, 93, and in HSL it's 30°, 60%, 60%.

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