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Golden Buff

#DEC8A3

RGB 222, 200, 163 · HSL 38°, 47%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 13

Golden Buff is #DEC8A3 in HEX — rgb(222, 200, 163), hsl(38°, 47%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 13%).

Golden Buff pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 47%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DEC8A3

RGB222, 200, 163

HSL38°, 47%, 75%

HSV38°, 27%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 13

Decimal14600355

CSS RGBrgb(222, 200, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 47%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 0.9 · #DCC6A0

Behr

Crepe PPU7-19

ΔE 1.2 · #E0C9A2

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.3 · #DBC8A2

PPG

Hearth 1093-3 · 12-15

ΔE 1.5 · #E1CCA6

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 1.6 · #DEC9A1

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.8 · #E1C9A1

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCAA7

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 1.8 · #E3CBA8

Benjamin Moore

Powell HC-35

ΔE 2.2 · #DFCDA8

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.4 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.6 · #E6CDAA

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E6CDAB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.2 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 6.2 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DEC8A3

#A1B7DD

Analogous

#DDA9A1

#DEC8A3

#D5DDA1

Triadic

#DEC8A3

#A1DDC7

#C7A1DD

Split-Complementary

#DEC8A3

#A1D5DD

#A9A1DD

Tetradic

#DEC8A3

#A1DDA9

#A1B7DD

#DDA1D5

Monochromatic

#A9813D

#C9A669

#DEC8A3

#F1E9DA

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#DEC8A3

#B7DDA1

#A1B7DD

#C7A1DD

Compound

#DEC8A3

#D5DDA1

#A1B7DD

#A9A1DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D2B4

#E8DDC9

#F0EBE1

Darker

#CBA667

#A07833

#5E461C

Saturation

#C8C2B6

#DDC7A1

#EECC90

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEC8A3

#D6CDA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEC8A3

#CCCCA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEC8A3

#E0C3C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Golden Buff strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E6C395

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEC8A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C8BA

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: #DEC8A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEC8A3;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-buff: #DEC8A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-buff': '#DEC8A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEC8A3] text-[#DEC8A3]

SCSS

$golden-buff: #DEC8A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEC8A3?

#DEC8A3 is Golden Buff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DEC8A3 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder 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, 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 #DEC8A3. In RGB it's 222, 200, 163, and in HSL it's 38°, 47%, 75%.

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