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Gold Crest

#DF9938

RGB 223, 153, 56 · HSL 35°, 72%, 55% · CMYK 0, 31, 75, 13

Gold Crest is #DF9938 in HEX — rgb(223, 153, 56), hsl(35°, 72%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 75%, 13%).

Gold Crest pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 72%, 55%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DF9938

RGB223, 153, 56

HSL35°, 72%, 55%

HSV35°, 75%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 75, 13

Decimal14653752

CSS RGBrgb(223, 153, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 72%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Crest SW6670

Exact match

Valspar

Roasted Chestnut 3002-3A

ΔE 2.8 · #E49B40

Dunn-Edwards

Persimmon DE5293

ΔE 3.4 · #E59B34

Benjamin Moore

Golden 308

ΔE 3.7 · #E5A13A

Behr

Gilded Leaves HDC-FL14-5

ΔE 4.1 · #ECA03D

Dulux

Trinket Gold SB7B9

ΔE 4.2 · #E49537

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6 · #EFA94A

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 6.3 · #ED9B44

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 6.5 · #D19932

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 7.7 · #D29C31

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.4 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 9.1 · #DF892A

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 9.7 · #FEB14B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 10.3 · #F4AF5B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#DF9938

#3A7EDF

Analogous

#DF473A

#DF9938

#D1DF3A

Triadic

#DF9938

#3ADF9A

#9A3ADF

Split-Complementary

#DF9938

#3AD1DF

#473ADF

Tetradic

#DF9938

#3ADF47

#3A7EDF

#DF3AD1

Monochromatic

#6E4712

#AF721D

#DF9938

#EABC7B

#F4DDBD

Rectangle

#DF9938

#7EDF3A

#3A7EDF

#9A3ADF

Compound

#DF9938

#D1DF3A

#3A7EDF

#473ADF

Variations

Lighter

#E5AE61

#E4C190

#EBDAC3

Darker

#C57E1B

#8A5710

#523308

Saturation

#A59073

#DF9A3A

#EF9D2A

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF9938

#C2B034

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF9938

#A8A84E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF9938

#E0919B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Crest 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

#E79F45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF9938

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4A469

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.

#2E6BC0

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: #DF9938;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF9938;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-crest: #DF9938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-crest': '#DF9938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF9938] text-[#DF9938]

SCSS

$gold-crest: #DF9938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF9938?

#DF9938 is Gold Crest, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DF9938 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Crest?

Gold Crest 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 Gold Crest?

Gold Crest 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 Gold Crest?

You can download Gold Crest 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 Gold Crest?

The hex code is #DF9938. In RGB it's 223, 153, 56, and in HSL it's 35°, 72%, 55%.

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