ORANGES

Stunning Gold

#DE914A

RGB 222, 145, 74 · HSL 29°, 69%, 58% · CMYK 0, 35, 67, 13

Stunning Gold is #DE914A in HEX — rgb(222, 145, 74), hsl(29°, 69%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 67%, 13%).

Stunning Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 69%, 58%. 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#DE914A

RGB222, 145, 74

HSL29°, 69%, 58%

HSV29°, 67%, 87%

CMYK0, 35, 67, 13

Decimal14586186

CSS RGBrgb(222, 145, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 69%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Japonica C-982

ΔE 2.2 · #E49750

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 3 · #DE9351

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 3.1 · #E89952

Dunn-Edwards

Suede Vest DE5279

ΔE 3.5 · #D79043

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 3.6 · #DF984E

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 4 · #E49B51

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 4.1 · #DC974D

Valspar

Toasted Pumpkin 2006-1A

ΔE 4.5 · #E38F43

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 4.9 · #CF8744

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 6.9 · #D88950

PPG

Carmelized Orange 1197-7

ΔE 7.5 · #EF924A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.3 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.3 · #B97D31

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.5 · #CB9E59

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

#DE914A

#4A96DE

Analogous

#DE4A4C

#DE914A

#DEDB4A

Triadic

#DE914A

#4ADE91

#914ADE

Split-Complementary

#DE914A

#4ADEDB

#4A4CDE

Tetradic

#DE914A

#4CDE4A

#4A96DE

#DB4ADE

Monochromatic

#794616

#B96B22

#DE914A

#EAB98B

#F6E0CB

Rectangle

#DE914A

#96DE4A

#4A96DE

#914ADE

Compound

#DE914A

#DEDB4A

#4A96DE

#4A4CDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4A76E

#E4BD99

#ECD9C7

Darker

#CC7321

#8F4F14

#552E0A

Saturation

#AA937E

#DE914A

#EE9139

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

8.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE914A

#BDAD47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE914A

#A2A257

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE914A

#DF8B94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Stunning 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

#E69953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE914A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D39E77

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.

#3480C7

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: #DE914A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE914A;

CSS Variable

--color-stunning-gold: #DE914A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stunning-gold': '#DE914A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE914A] text-[#DE914A]

SCSS

$stunning-gold: #DE914A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE914A?

#DE914A is Stunning Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DE914A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stunning Gold?

Stunning 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 Stunning Gold?

Stunning 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 Stunning Gold?

You can download Stunning 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 Stunning Gold?

The hex code is #DE914A. In RGB it's 222, 145, 74, and in HSL it's 29°, 69%, 58%.

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