ORANGES

Golden Rule

#DAA949

RGB 218, 169, 73 · HSL 40°, 66%, 57% · CMYK 0, 22, 67, 15

Golden Rule is #DAA949 in HEX — rgb(218, 169, 73), hsl(40°, 66%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 67%, 15%).

Golden Rule pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 66%, 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#DAA949

RGB218, 169, 73

HSL40°, 66%, 57%

HSV40°, 67%, 85%

CMYK0, 22, 67, 15

Decimal14330185

CSS RGBrgb(218, 169, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 66%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Rule S14G7

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lemon Essence C-933

ΔE 1.3 · #DEAC4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

ΔE 2.4 · #E2AE4D

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 2.5 · #D3A746

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 3.1 · #E3AE4B

Behr

Sweet Maple 320D-5

ΔE 3.2 · #DDAE53

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 3.7 · #E1A84B

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 4.1 · #DBB04A

Dunn-Edwards

Spicy Mustard DE5384

ΔE 4.6 · #CFA33B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6.9 · #DBB651

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 7.4 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.6 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.7 · #EABE5B

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 9.1 · #EBBA67

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.8 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.2 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#DAA949

#4979DA

Analogous

#DA6149

#DAA949

#C2DA49

Triadic

#DAA949

#49DAA9

#A949DA

Split-Complementary

#DAA949

#49C2DA

#6149DA

Tetradic

#DAA949

#49DA61

#4979DA

#DA49C2

Monochromatic

#725417

#B28324

#DAA949

#E7C788

#F4E5C8

Rectangle

#DAA949

#79DA49

#4979DA

#A949DA

Compound

#DAA949

#C2DA49

#4979DA

#6149DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1BB6D

#E2CA98

#EADFC7

Darker

#C58F24

#8A6316

#523A0B

Saturation

#A7997C

#DAA949

#ECB036

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAA949

#C8B648

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAA949

#B3B35D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAA949

#DCA0A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Rule 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

#E3AB52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAA949

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B076

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3664C1

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: #DAA949;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAA949;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-rule: #DAA949;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-rule': '#DAA949' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAA949] text-[#DAA949]

SCSS

$golden-rule: #DAA949;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAA949?

#DAA949 is Golden Rule, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DAA949 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Rule?

Golden Rule 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 Rule?

Golden Rule 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 Rule?

You can download Golden Rule 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 Rule?

The hex code is #DAA949. In RGB it's 218, 169, 73, and in HSL it's 40°, 66%, 57%.

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