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Gold Deposit

#E0CE57

RGB 224, 206, 87 · HSL 52°, 69%, 61% · CMYK 0, 8, 61, 12

Gold Deposit is #E0CE57 in HEX — rgb(224, 206, 87), hsl(52°, 69%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 61%, 12%).

Gold Deposit pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 69%, 61%. 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#E0CE57

RGB224, 206, 87

HSL52°, 69%, 61%

HSV52°, 61%, 88%

CMYK0, 8, 61, 12

Decimal14732887

CSS RGBrgb(224, 206, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 69%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Spice DE5466

ΔE 2.3 · #E2CD52

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 3.1 · #E1CC4F

Dulux

Gold Deposit S17G6

ΔE 3.2 · #E0C957

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 355

ΔE 4.4 · #EDD65A

PPG

Golden Yarrow 1215-5

ΔE 4.6 · #E2C74F

Behr

Green Papaya P320-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E4D95D

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 5.2 · #E9D959

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 5.3 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.2 · #F4D96C

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 7.2 · #D8D556

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 8.2 · #F8D75A

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 8.3 · #D9C661

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 10.2 · #E1DD73

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.5 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 13.7 · #E0CD74

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 16.9 · #FFD880

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0CE57

#5769E0

Analogous

#E08957

#E0CE57

#AEE057

Triadic

#E0CE57

#57E0CE

#CE57E0

Split-Complementary

#E0CE57

#57AEE0

#8957E0

Tetradic

#E0CE57

#57E089

#5769E0

#E057AE

Monochromatic

#867719

#C6B124

#E0CE57

#ECE198

#F8F4D8

Rectangle

#E0CE57

#69E057

#5769E0

#CE57E0

Compound

#E0CE57

#AEE057

#5769E0

#8957E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6D879

#E6DDA0

#EDE9CB

Darker

#D7BF22

#968515

#594F0A

Saturation

#B0AB87

#E0CE57

#F0D948

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

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0CE57

#E1CD59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0CE57

#D1D170

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0CE57

#E5C1CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Deposit 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

#E7C75C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0CE57

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CC81

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.

#3C4FCC

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: #E0CE57;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0CE57;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-deposit: #E0CE57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-deposit': '#E0CE57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0CE57] text-[#E0CE57]

SCSS

$gold-deposit: #E0CE57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0CE57?

#E0CE57 is Gold Deposit, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0CE57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Deposit?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Deposit?

Gold Deposit 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 Gold Deposit?

You can download Gold Deposit 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 Deposit?

The hex code is #E0CE57. In RGB it's 224, 206, 87, and in HSL it's 52°, 69%, 61%.

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