ORANGES

Golden

#DE8A64

RGB 222, 138, 100 · HSL 19°, 65%, 63% · CMYK 0, 38, 55, 13

Golden is #DE8A64 in HEX — rgb(222, 138, 100), hsl(19°, 65%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 55%, 13%).

Golden pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 65%, 63%. 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#DE8A64

RGB222, 138, 100

HSL19°, 65%, 63%

HSV19°, 55%, 87%

CMYK0, 38, 55, 13

Decimal14584420

CSS RGBrgb(222, 138, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 65%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 069

Exact match

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 2.2 · #E58F68

Valspar

Toasted Apricot 2006-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #E38F66

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 3.8 · #EA936E

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 4.6 · #E2946F

Behr

Roasted Seeds M220-5

ΔE 4.7 · #E5966F

PPG

Georgian Leather 1200-5

ΔE 5.6 · #CF875E

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's End 1017

ΔE 5.7 · #DC9367

Kilz

Pom Pom Orange LC110-01

ΔE 5.9 · #D48959

Vista Paint

Tuscan Terracotta K-609

ΔE 6.5 · #D07C50

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.7 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.9 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.8 · #C27355

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.2 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.6 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#DE8A64

#63B7DE

Analogous

#DE637A

#DE8A64

#DEC763

Triadic

#DE8A64

#63DE8A

#8A63DE

Split-Complementary

#DE8A64

#63DEC7

#637ADE

Tetradic

#DE8A64

#7ADE63

#63B7DE

#C763DE

Monochromatic

#8B401D

#CA5D2B

#DE8A64

#EBBAA2

#F9E9E2

Rectangle

#DE8A64

#B7DE63

#63B7DE

#8A63DE

Compound

#DE8A64

#DEC763

#63B7DE

#637ADE

Variations

Lighter

#E5A282

#E6BBA7

#EDD8CF

Darker

#D7612A

#984119

#5A250D

Saturation

#B39A8E

#DE8A63

#EE8453

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE8A64

#B8AB61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE8A64

#9D9D6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE8A64

#DD878F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden 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

#E69466

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE8A64

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3998A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#47A1CA

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: #DE8A64;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE8A64;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #DE8A64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#DE8A64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE8A64] text-[#DE8A64]

SCSS

$golden: #DE8A64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE8A64?

#DE8A64 is Golden, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DE8A64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

Golden 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?

Golden 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?

You can download Golden 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?

The hex code is #DE8A64. In RGB it's 222, 138, 100, and in HSL it's 19°, 65%, 63%.

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