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Golden Samovar

#DFAF2B

RGB 223, 175, 43 · HSL 44°, 74%, 52% · CMYK 0, 22, 81, 13

Golden Samovar is #DFAF2B in HEX — rgb(223, 175, 43), hsl(44°, 74%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 81%, 13%).

Golden Samovar pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 74%, 52%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DFAF2B

RGB223, 175, 43

HSL44°, 74%, 52%

HSV44°, 81%, 87%

CMYK0, 22, 81, 13

Decimal14659371

CSS RGBrgb(223, 175, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 74%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Brassy DEA122

ΔE 3.9 · #D5AB2C

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 4.9 · #EFBB3B

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 5.5 · #D6AC34

Behr

Yellow Gold 360D-6

ΔE 5.5 · #E2BA30

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 5.8 · #DDB835

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 6.1 · #E5BD3C

PPG

Yarrow 1214-7

ΔE 6.5 · #D8AD39

Vista Paint

Dried Mustard K-504

ΔE 6.6 · #EAB41E

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 7.8 · #F5B72E

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 8 · #D6AE01

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 10.1 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.6 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.2 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 13.7 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 13.9 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#DFAF2B

#2A5ADF

Analogous

#DF542A

#DFAF2B

#B5DF2A

Triadic

#DFAF2B

#2ADFAF

#AF2ADF

Split-Complementary

#DFAF2B

#2AB5DF

#542ADF

Tetradic

#DFAF2B

#2ADF54

#2A5ADF

#DF2AB5

Monochromatic

#624B0F

#A47F19

#DFAF2B

#E9C86D

#F3E1AF

Rectangle

#DFAF2B

#5ADF2A

#2A5ADF

#AF2ADF

Compound

#DFAF2B

#B5DF2A

#2A5ADF

#542ADF

Variations

Lighter

#E6BF55

#E4CB87

#EADFBE

Darker

#BD9118

#84650E

#4F3B06

Saturation

#A09169

#DFAF2A

#EFB61A

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFAF2B

#CFBB29

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFAF2B

#B8B84E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFAF2B

#E2A4AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Samovar 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

#E7B03B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFAF2B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4B560

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#2A50B8

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: #DFAF2B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFAF2B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-samovar: #DFAF2B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-samovar': '#DFAF2B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFAF2B] text-[#DFAF2B]

SCSS

$golden-samovar: #DFAF2B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFAF2B?

#DFAF2B is Golden Samovar, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFAF2B warm or cool?

Golden Samovar reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Samovar?

Golden Samovar works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden Samovar?

Golden Samovar 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 Samovar?

You can download Golden Samovar 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 Samovar?

The hex code is #DFAF2B. In RGB it's 223, 175, 43, and in HSL it's 44°, 74%, 52%.

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