ORANGES

Golden Gate

#D9C09C

RGB 217, 192, 156 · HSL 35°, 45%, 73% · CMYK 0, 12, 28, 15

Golden Gate is #D9C09C in HEX — rgb(217, 192, 156), hsl(35°, 45%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 28%, 15%).

Golden Gate pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 45%, 73%. 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#D9C09C

RGB217, 192, 156

HSL35°, 45%, 73%

HSV35°, 28%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 28, 15

Decimal14270620

CSS RGBrgb(217, 192, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 45%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

Exact match

Behr

Soft Wheat BXC-40

ΔE 1.1 · #DAC19F

Benjamin Moore

Sepia 1116 · CC-276

ΔE 1.8 · #DBBE99

PPG

Golden Ecru 1095-4

ΔE 1.8 · #D8C39F

Hallman-Lindsay

Spanish Cream 295

ΔE 2.4 · #D6C2A0

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 2.4 · #E0C39D

Vista Paint

October Harvest C-265

ΔE 2.4 · #D1BB97

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.5 · #D6C39E

Dulux

Thermos S12E3

ΔE 2.5 · #D2B995

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2.6 · #DFC09E

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 2.9 · #D0BA94

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.6 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.1 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.8 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.8 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.4 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D9C09C

#9BB5D9

Analogous

#D9A09B

#D9C09C

#D4D99B

Triadic

#D9C09C

#9BD9BF

#BF9BD9

Split-Complementary

#D9C09C

#9BD4D9

#A09BD9

Tetradic

#D9C09C

#9BD9A0

#9BB5D9

#D99BD4

Monochromatic

#9F763C

#C49C64

#D9C09C

#EEE3D3

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#D9C09C

#B5D99B

#9BB5D9

#BF9BD9

Compound

#D9C09C

#D4D99B

#9BB5D9

#A09BD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1CCAF

#E5D8C6

#EEE8DF

Darker

#C79D63

#996F34

#5A411D

Saturation

#C3BCB1

#D9BF9B

#ECC288

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C09C

#D0C69C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C09C

#C5C5A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C09C

#DABBC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Gate 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

#E2BD90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C09C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC2B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7998C3

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: #D9C09C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C09C;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-gate: #D9C09C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-gate': '#D9C09C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C09C] text-[#D9C09C]

SCSS

$golden-gate: #D9C09C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C09C?

#D9C09C is Golden Gate, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C09C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Gate?

Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate?

Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate?

You can download Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate?

The hex code is #D9C09C. In RGB it's 217, 192, 156, and in HSL it's 35°, 45%, 73%.

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