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Imperial Gold

#E0B181

RGB 224, 177, 129 · HSL 30°, 61%, 69% · CMYK 0, 21, 42, 12

Imperial Gold is #E0B181 in HEX — rgb(224, 177, 129), hsl(30°, 61%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 42%, 12%).

Imperial Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 61%, 69%. 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#E0B181

RGB224, 177, 129

HSL30°, 61%, 69%

HSV30°, 42%, 88%

CMYK0, 21, 42, 12

Decimal14725505

CSS RGBrgb(224, 177, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 61%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E0B486

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 2.2 · #DAAF7D

Behr

Cork PPU6-5

ΔE 2.2 · #D9AC7B

Sherwin-Williams

New Colonial Yellow SW2853

ΔE 2.3 · #D9AD7F

Benjamin Moore

Persian 117

ΔE 2.8 · #E7B88A

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #DCB482

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4 · #D9B27D

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 4.3 · #E2AC78

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 4.3 · #EAB781

Vista Paint

Mom's Apple Pie C-987

ΔE 4.7 · #E8B67E

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 4.9 · #EDB384

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.4 · #F1BF8E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.8 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 11.4 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#E0B181

#80B0E0

Analogous

#E08080

#E0B181

#E0E080

Triadic

#E0B181

#80E0B0

#B080E0

Split-Complementary

#E0B181

#80E0E0

#8080E0

Tetradic

#E0B181

#80E080

#80B0E0

#E080E0

Monochromatic

#A06327

#D18A42

#E0B181

#EFD6BD

#FAF2EA

Rectangle

#E0B181

#B0E080

#80B0E0

#B080E0

Compound

#E0B181

#E0E080

#80B0E0

#8080E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6C099

#E8D0B7

#EFE3D8

Darker

#D68D44

#A26120

#603811

Saturation

#BEB0A1

#E0B080

#F0B070

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0B181

#CCBF81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0B181

#BABA88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0B181

#E1ACB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Imperial 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

#E7B17C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0B181

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5B6A0

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.

#5F96CC

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: #E0B181;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0B181;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial-gold: #E0B181;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial-gold': '#E0B181' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0B181] text-[#E0B181]

SCSS

$imperial-gold: #E0B181;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0B181?

#E0B181 is Imperial Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E0B181 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial Gold?

Imperial 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 Imperial Gold?

Imperial 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 Imperial Gold?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial Gold?

The hex code is #E0B181. In RGB it's 224, 177, 129, and in HSL it's 30°, 61%, 69%.

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