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Inca Gold

#DEA14A

RGB 222, 161, 74 · HSL 35°, 69%, 58% · CMYK 0, 27, 67, 13

Inca Gold is #DEA14A in HEX — rgb(222, 161, 74), hsl(35°, 69%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 67%, 13%).

Inca Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#DEA14A

RGB222, 161, 74

HSL35°, 69%, 58%

HSV35°, 67%, 87%

CMYK0, 27, 67, 13

Decimal14590282

CSS RGBrgb(222, 161, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 69%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Inca Gold S13G7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mayan 175

ΔE 1.3 · #E0A44B

Behr

Solar Fusion UL150-3

ΔE 1.6 · #DB9D45

Dunn-Edwards

Pavilion Peach DE5286

ΔE 3.2 · #DF9C45

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 3.4 · #DA9A40

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 3.7 · #E1A84B

Vista Paint

Angel Food Cake C-912

ΔE 4 · #D7A14E

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Food Cake 913

ΔE 4.3 · #D7A14F

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 5.6 · #EFAE52

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 6.1 · #EBAD5E

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 6.6 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.7 · #EFA94A

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 6.9 · #DC974D

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.6 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 9.7 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#DEA14A

#4A88DE

Analogous

#DE564A

#DEA14A

#D1DE4A

Triadic

#DEA14A

#4ADEA0

#A04ADE

Split-Complementary

#DEA14A

#4AD1DE

#564ADE

Tetradic

#DEA14A

#4ADE56

#4A88DE

#DE4AD1

Monochromatic

#795016

#B97A22

#DEA14A

#EAC28B

#F6E4CB

Rectangle

#DEA14A

#88DE4A

#4A88DE

#A04ADE

Compound

#DEA14A

#D1DE4A

#4A88DE

#564ADE

Variations

Lighter

#E4B36E

#E4C599

#ECDDC7

Darker

#CC8521

#8F5C14

#55360A

Saturation

#AA987E

#DEA04A

#EEA339

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEA14A

#C5B448

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEA14A

#ADAD5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEA14A

#E099A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Inca 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

#E6A553

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEA14A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3AA77

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.

#3471C7

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: #DEA14A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEA14A;

CSS Variable

--color-inca-gold: #DEA14A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inca-gold': '#DEA14A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEA14A] text-[#DEA14A]

SCSS

$inca-gold: #DEA14A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEA14A?

#DEA14A is Inca Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DEA14A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inca Gold?

Inca 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 Inca Gold?

Inca 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 Inca Gold?

You can download Inca 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 Inca Gold?

The hex code is #DEA14A. In RGB it's 222, 161, 74, and in HSL it's 35°, 69%, 58%.

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