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Gold Foil

#D99F4D

RGB 217, 159, 77 · HSL 35°, 65%, 58% · CMYK 0, 27, 65, 15

Gold Foil is #D99F4D in HEX — rgb(217, 159, 77), hsl(35°, 65%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 65%, 15%).

Gold Foil pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 65%, 58%. 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#D99F4D

RGB217, 159, 77

HSL35°, 65%, 58%

HSV35°, 65%, 85%

CMYK0, 27, 65, 15

Decimal14262093

CSS RGBrgb(217, 159, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 65%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apple 2159-30

ΔE 1.2 · #D79E4E

Vista Paint

Angel Food Cake C-912

ΔE 1.9 · #D7A14E

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Food Cake 913

ΔE 1.9 · #D7A14F

Dulux

Inca Gold S13G7

ΔE 3 · #DEA14A

PPG

Mayan Treasure 1208-6

ΔE 3.4 · #CE9844

Behr

Solar Fusion UL150-3

ΔE 3.7 · #DB9D45

Valspar

Caramel Honey 3003-3B

ΔE 4.4 · #E3AB57

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 4.8 · #D69C54

Dunn-Edwards

Roasted Squash DE5278

ΔE 5 · #E6A255

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 5.8 · #EBAD5E

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 6 · #CD9147

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.1 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 9 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.5 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.5 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#D99F4D

#4E88DA

Analogous

#DA5A4E

#D99F4D

#CEDA4E

Triadic

#D99F4D

#4EDAA0

#A04EDA

Split-Complementary

#D99F4D

#4ECEDA

#5A4EDA

Tetradic

#D99F4D

#4EDA5A

#4E88DA

#DA4ECE

Monochromatic

#764F19

#B57A26

#D99F4D

#E7C28D

#F4E4CD

Rectangle

#D99F4D

#88DA4E

#4E88DA

#A04EDA

Compound

#D99F4D

#CEDA4E

#4E88DA

#5A4EDA

Variations

Lighter

#E1B372

#E2C59B

#EBDCC8

Darker

#C78426

#8C5B17

#53350C

Saturation

#A9977F

#DAA04E

#ECA33C

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D99F4D

#C2B14B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D99F4D

#ABAB5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D99F4D

#DB97A0

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

#E2A455

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D99F4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFA979

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.

#3872C3

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: #D99F4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D99F4D;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-foil: #D99F4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-foil': '#D99F4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D99F4D] text-[#D99F4D]

SCSS

$gold-foil: #D99F4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D99F4D?

#D99F4D is Gold Foil, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D99F4D 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 #D99F4D. In RGB it's 217, 159, 77, and in HSL it's 35°, 65%, 58%.

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