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Golden

#E1C48A

RGB 225, 196, 138 · HSL 40°, 59%, 71% · CMYK 0, 13, 39, 12

Golden is #E1C48A in HEX — rgb(225, 196, 138), hsl(40°, 59%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 39%, 12%).

Golden pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 59%, 71%. 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#E1C48A

RGB225, 196, 138

HSL40°, 59%, 71%

HSV40°, 39%, 88%

CMYK0, 13, 39, 12

Decimal14795914

CSS RGBrgb(225, 196, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 59%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2152-40

Exact match

Behr

Ripe Wheat 310E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C78C

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 1.8 · #DDBF85

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 2.5 · #DABD84

Sherwin-Williams

Sequin SW6394

ΔE 2.6 · #E1C28D

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

ΔE 2.6 · #E0C38E

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E6CB8F

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 2.7 · #E2C28D

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 2.8 · #E5C590

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 2.9 · #E3C28D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.4 · #DFBD87

Hallman-Lindsay

Venice Square 919

ΔE 3.4 · #E6C591

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.4 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.9 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.8 · #D0C092

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E1C48A

#89A7E1

Analogous

#E19889

#E1C48A

#D2E189

Triadic

#E1C48A

#89E1C4

#C489E1

Split-Complementary

#E1C48A

#89D2E1

#9889E1

Tetradic

#E1C48A

#89E198

#89A7E1

#E189D2

Monochromatic

#A67D2B

#D1A54D

#E1C48A

#F0E2C6

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#E1C48A

#A7E189

#89A7E1

#C489E1

Compound

#E1C48A

#D2E189

#89A7E1

#9889E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7CFA1

#E9DABC

#F0E9DA

Darker

#D5A84D

#A47923

#614713

Saturation

#C2B9A8

#E1C489

#F0C97A

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C48A

#D7CA8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C48A

#C9C993

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C48A

#E3BDC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden 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

#E8C083

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C48A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C5A7

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6789CD

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: #E1C48A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C48A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #E1C48A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#E1C48A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C48A] text-[#E1C48A]

SCSS

$golden: #E1C48A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C48A?

#E1C48A is Golden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C48A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

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

What colors pair well with Golden?

Golden 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?

You can download Golden 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?

The hex code is #E1C48A. In RGB it's 225, 196, 138, and in HSL it's 40°, 59%, 71%.

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