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Golden Rule

#DAAE49

RGB 218, 174, 73 · HSL 42°, 66%, 57% · CMYK 0, 20, 67, 15

Golden Rule is #DAAE49 in HEX — rgb(218, 174, 73), hsl(42°, 66%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 67%, 15%).

Golden Rule pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 66%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DAAE49

RGB218, 174, 73

HSL42°, 66%, 57%

HSV42°, 67%, 85%

CMYK0, 20, 67, 15

Decimal14331465

CSS RGBrgb(218, 174, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 66%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 0.9 · #DBB04A

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Grove DE5383

ΔE 1.6 · #DCB149

Vista Paint

Serengeti Song K-529

ΔE 2.7 · #E1B150

Behr

Galley Gold 340D-5

ΔE 2.7 · #D3AB42

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

ΔE 2.9 · #E3B34C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 2.9 · #E0AF47

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 3 · #D3A746

Dulux

Golden Rule S14G7

ΔE 3.2 · #DAA949

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 3.8 · #D1A748

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 4.1 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 5.9 · #EABE5B

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 6 · #CDA434

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 8.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 9.7 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 9.8 · #EBBA67

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.6 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#DAAE49

#4974DA

Analogous

#DA6649

#DAAE49

#BDDA49

Triadic

#DAAE49

#49DAAE

#AE49DA

Split-Complementary

#DAAE49

#49BDDA

#6649DA

Tetradic

#DAAE49

#49DA66

#4974DA

#DA49BD

Monochromatic

#725717

#B28724

#DAAE49

#E7CA88

#F4E7C8

Rectangle

#DAAE49

#74DA49

#4974DA

#AE49DA

Compound

#DAAE49

#BDDA49

#4974DA

#6649DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1BE6D

#E2CC98

#EAE0C7

Darker

#C59524

#8A6716

#523D0B

Saturation

#A79A7C

#DAAE49

#ECB636

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAAE49

#CBB948

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAAE49

#B6B65E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAAE49

#DDA4AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Rule brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E3AF52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAAE49

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B476

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#3660C1

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: #DAAE49;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAAE49;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-rule: #DAAE49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-rule': '#DAAE49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAAE49] text-[#DAAE49]

SCSS

$golden-rule: #DAAE49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAAE49?

#DAAE49 is Golden Rule, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAAE49 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden Rule?

Golden Rule pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed 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 #DAAE49. In RGB it's 218, 174, 73, and in HSL it's 42°, 66%, 57%.

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