ORANGES

Golden Buff

#DCC6A0

RGB 220, 198, 160 · HSL 38°, 46%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 14

Golden Buff is #DCC6A0 in HEX — rgb(220, 198, 160), hsl(38°, 46%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 14%).

Golden Buff pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 46%, 75%. 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#DCC6A0

RGB220, 198, 160

HSL38°, 46%, 75%

HSV38°, 27%, 86%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 14

Decimal14468768

CSS RGBrgb(220, 198, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 46%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 0.9 · #DEC8A3

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.3 · #DBC8A2

Behr

Crepe PPU7-19

ΔE 1.3 · #E0C9A2

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #DEC9A1

PPG

Golden Ecru 1095-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D8C39F

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.8 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C39E

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 2.4 · #D9C09C

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.5 · #DDCAA7

Benjamin Moore

Squire 1068

ΔE 2.6 · #DBC5A4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.3 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.4 · #E6CDAA

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.7 · #E6CDAB

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 6.7 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#DCC6A0

#A2B7DD

Analogous

#DDAAA2

#DCC6A0

#D5DDA2

Triadic

#DCC6A0

#A2DDC7

#C7A2DD

Split-Complementary

#DCC6A0

#A2D5DD

#AAA2DD

Tetradic

#DCC6A0

#A2DDAA

#A2B7DD

#DDA2D5

Monochromatic

#A8813E

#C8A66A

#DCC6A0

#F1E9DA

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#DCC6A0

#B7DDA2

#A2B7DD

#C7A2DD

Compound

#DCC6A0

#D5DDA2

#A2B7DD

#AAA2DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3D2B5

#E8DDCA

#F0EBE2

Darker

#CAA668

#9E7734

#5E461D

Saturation

#C8C2B6

#DDC7A2

#EECC91

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC6A0

#D4CBA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC6A0

#CACAA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC6A0

#DEC1C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Buff 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

#E4C193

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC6A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C6B7

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.

#7E99C7

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: #DCC6A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC6A0;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-buff: #DCC6A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-buff': '#DCC6A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC6A0] text-[#DCC6A0]

SCSS

$golden-buff: #DCC6A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC6A0?

#DCC6A0 is Golden Buff, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC6A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Buff?

Golden Buff 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 Buff?

Golden Buff 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 Buff?

You can download Golden Buff 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 Buff?

The hex code is #DCC6A0. In RGB it's 220, 198, 160, and in HSL it's 38°, 46%, 75%.

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