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Honey Gold

#E1B67C

RGB 225, 182, 124 · HSL 34°, 63%, 68% · CMYK 0, 19, 45, 12

Honey Gold is #E1B67C in HEX — rgb(225, 182, 124), hsl(34°, 63%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 45%, 12%).

Honey Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 63%, 68%. 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#E1B67C

RGB225, 182, 124

HSL34°, 63%, 68%

HSV34°, 45%, 88%

CMYK0, 19, 45, 12

Decimal14792316

CSS RGBrgb(225, 182, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 63%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Chamois S13F4

ΔE 1.9 · #DBB37A

Benjamin Moore

Roasted 2160-40

ΔE 2.1 · #E1BA80

Behr

Mustard Field HDC-AC-08

ΔE 2.4 · #D9B177

Sherwin-Williams

Polvo de Oro SW9012

ΔE 2.4 · #E8B87F

Valspar

Ambitious 3005-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #D8AF77

Vista Paint

Mom's Apple Pie C-987

ΔE 3.1 · #E8B67E

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 3.1 · #DFB575

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 3.4 · #DFBB7E

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.6 · #D9B27D

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 3.9 · #EAB781

PPG

Drops Of Honey 1090-4

ΔE 4 · #D4AE76

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.1 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.2 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 6.6 · #F1BF8E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#E1B67C

#7AA7E1

Analogous

#E1817A

#E1B67C

#DAE17A

Triadic

#E1B67C

#7AE1B4

#B47AE1

Split-Complementary

#E1B67C

#7ADAE1

#817AE1

Tetradic

#E1B67C

#7AE181

#7AA7E1

#E17ADA

Monochromatic

#9E6924

#D3913C

#E1B67C

#EFD7B8

#FAF3EA

Rectangle

#E1B67C

#A7E17A

#7AA7E1

#B47AE1

Compound

#E1B67C

#DAE17A

#7AA7E1

#817AE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7C395

#E8D2B4

#EFE4D6

Darker

#D8953E

#A1681D

#603D0F

Saturation

#BDAF9E

#E1B47A

#F0B66B

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1B67C

#D0C27C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1B67C

#BEBE85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1B67C

#E3AFB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Honey 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

#E8B578

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1B67C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5BA9C

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.

#5A8CCD

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: #E1B67C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1B67C;

CSS Variable

--color-honey-gold: #E1B67C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey-gold': '#E1B67C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1B67C] text-[#E1B67C]

SCSS

$honey-gold: #E1B67C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1B67C?

#E1B67C is Honey Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E1B67C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honey Gold?

Honey 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 Honey Gold?

Honey 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 Honey Gold?

You can download Honey 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 Honey Gold?

The hex code is #E1B67C. In RGB it's 225, 182, 124, and in HSL it's 34°, 63%, 68%.

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