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Gold Foil

#D99A4C

RGB 217, 154, 76 · HSL 33°, 65%, 57% · CMYK 0, 29, 65, 15

Gold Foil is #D99A4C in HEX — rgb(217, 154, 76), hsl(33°, 65%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 65%, 15%).

Gold Foil pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 65%, 57%. 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#D99A4C

RGB217, 154, 76

HSL33°, 65%, 57%

HSV33°, 65%, 85%

CMYK0, 29, 65, 15

Decimal14260812

CSS RGBrgb(217, 154, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 65%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gold Foil S12G7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 2.9 · #E09C52

Benjamin Moore

Apple 2159-30

ΔE 3 · #D79E4E

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 3.1 · #DC974D

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 3.2 · #D1974C

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 3.5 · #CF954A

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 3.8 · #DF984E

Dunn-Edwards

Roasted Squash DE5278

ΔE 3.9 · #E6A255

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 4.1 · #D69C54

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 4.1 · #CD9647

Behr

Solar Fusion UL150-3

ΔE 4.5 · #DB9D45

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 7.4 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.7 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.5 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.2 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.2 · #CB9E59

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

#D99A4C

#4A8AD9

Analogous

#D9514A

#D99A4C

#D1D94A

Triadic

#D99A4C

#4AD998

#984AD9

Split-Complementary

#D99A4C

#4AD1D9

#514AD9

Tetradic

#D99A4C

#4AD951

#4A8AD9

#D94AD1

Monochromatic

#724918

#B17225

#D99A4C

#E6BC89

#F3E0C8

Rectangle

#D99A4C

#8AD94A

#4A8AD9

#984AD9

Compound

#D99A4C

#D1D94A

#4A8AD9

#514AD9

Variations

Lighter

#E0AD6E

#E2C199

#EADAC7

Darker

#C47C25

#895617

#51320C

Saturation

#A7937C

#D9984A

#EC9A37

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D99A4C

#BFAF4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D99A4C

#A7A75B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D99A4C

#DA939C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Foil 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

#E2A054

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D99A4C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA578

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.

#3775C0

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: #D99A4C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D99A4C;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-foil: #D99A4C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-foil': '#D99A4C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D99A4C] text-[#D99A4C]

SCSS

$gold-foil: #D99A4C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D99A4C?

#D99A4C is Gold Foil, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D99A4C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Foil?

Gold Foil 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 Foil?

Gold Foil 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 Foil?

You can download Gold Foil 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 Foil?

The hex code is #D99A4C. In RGB it's 217, 154, 76, and in HSL it's 33°, 65%, 57%.

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