ORANGES

Gold

#DD9323

RGB 221, 147, 35 · HSL 36°, 73%, 50% · CMYK 0, 33, 84, 13

Gold is #DD9323 in HEX — rgb(221, 147, 35), hsl(36°, 73%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 84%, 13%).

Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 73%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DD9323

RGB221, 147, 35

HSL36°, 73%, 50%

HSV36°, 84%, 87%

CMYK0, 33, 84, 13

Decimal14521123

CSS RGBrgb(221, 147, 35)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 73%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gold 2155-20

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sunflower SW6678

ΔE 4 · #E39A33

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 4.2 · #E59B34

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 5.6 · #E3A031

Dulux

Trinket Gold SB7B9

ΔE 6.4 · #E49537

Behr

Gilded Leaves HDC-FL14-5

ΔE 6.6 · #ECA03D

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 7.8 · #DF892A

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 8.9 · #DA9E19

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 9.7 · #E4A010

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 9.7 · #D19932

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 9.8 · #F59724

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 10 · #ED9B44

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 11.4 · #FA9B40

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.8 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#DD9323

#226DDD

Analogous

#DD3522

#DD9323

#CADD22

Triadic

#DD9323

#22DD92

#9222DD

Split-Complementary

#DD9323

#22CADD

#3522DD

Tetradic

#DD9323

#22DD35

#226DDD

#DD22CA

Monochromatic

#583A0E

#9A6618

#DD9323

#E7B365

#F1D3A7

Rectangle

#DD9323

#6DDD22

#226DDD

#9222DD

Compound

#DD9323

#CADD22

#226DDD

#3522DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3A84F

#E2BC83

#E9D7BC

Darker

#B47618

#7E510E

#4B3007

Saturation

#9B8564

#DD9222

#EE9611

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9323

#BFAC1B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9323

#A3A341

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9323

#DE8B95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold 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

#E59B35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9323

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A05A

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.

#295FB0

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: #DD9323;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9323;

CSS Variable

--color-gold: #DD9323;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold': '#DD9323' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9323] text-[#DD9323]

SCSS

$gold: #DD9323;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9323?

#DD9323 is Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9323 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold?

Gold 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?

Gold 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?

You can download Gold 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?

The hex code is #DD9323. In RGB it's 221, 147, 35, and in HSL it's 36°, 73%, 50%.

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