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Golden

#DECB9B

RGB 222, 203, 155 · HSL 43°, 50%, 74% · CMYK 0, 9, 30, 13

Golden is #DECB9B in HEX — rgb(222, 203, 155), hsl(43°, 50%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 30%, 13%).

Golden pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 50%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DECB9B

RGB222, 203, 155

HSL43°, 50%, 74%

HSV43°, 30%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 30, 13

Decimal14601115

CSS RGBrgb(222, 203, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 50%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 221

Exact match

Behr

Natural Twine S310-3

ΔE 1.2 · #DCCA98

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 1.5 · #DCC797

Vista Paint

Follow the Leader C-882

ΔE 1.6 · #DCC798

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 1.8 · #E1CA99

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 2.7 · #DFC795

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 2.8 · #E0C796

Dulux

Hinuera NZ10C3

ΔE 3.1 · #DECC96

Valspar

Light Amber 3006-8B

ΔE 3.4 · #E2CEA4

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.5 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.4 · #D0C092

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 4.5 · #E9D4A9

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 5.4 · #D0CA9A

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 5.9 · #D9CCA6

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 5.9 · #ECCE98

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#DECB9B

#9CAEDE

Analogous

#DEAA9C

#DECB9B

#CFDE9C

Triadic

#DECB9B

#9CDECB

#CB9CDE

Split-Complementary

#DECB9B

#9CCFDE

#AA9CDE

Tetradic

#DECB9B

#9CDEAA

#9CAEDE

#DE9CCF

Monochromatic

#A88938

#CBAD62

#DECB9B

#F1E9D5

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#DECB9B

#AEDE9C

#9CAEDE

#CB9CDE

Compound

#DECB9B

#CFDE9C

#9CAEDE

#AA9CDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4D5AF

#E8DFC6

#F0EBE0

Darker

#CEAF60

#A1812F

#5F4B1A

Saturation

#C7C1B3

#DECB9C

#EED28B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECB9B

#D9CE9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECB9B

#CECEA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECB9B

#E0C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E6C58F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECB9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CAB4

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#788FC9

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: #DECB9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECB9B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #DECB9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#DECB9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECB9B] text-[#DECB9B]

SCSS

$golden: #DECB9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECB9B?

#DECB9B is Golden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DECB9B 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed 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 #DECB9B. In RGB it's 222, 203, 155, and in HSL it's 43°, 50%, 74%.

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