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Golden

#E2D6AB

RGB 226, 214, 171 · HSL 47°, 49%, 78% · CMYK 0, 5, 24, 11

Golden is #E2D6AB in HEX — rgb(226, 214, 171), hsl(47°, 49%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 11%).

Golden pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 49%, 78%. 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#E2D6AB

RGB226, 214, 171

HSL47°, 49%, 78%

HSV47°, 24%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 24, 11

Decimal14866091

CSS RGBrgb(226, 214, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 49%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 262

Exact match

Dulux

Rice Fibre S16E2

ΔE 0.8 · #E4D6AB

Behr

Primitive Green MQ4-40

ΔE 1.5 · #DDD3A9

Vista Paint

Howdy Neighbor C-384

ΔE 2 · #DCD2A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

ΔE 2 · #DED2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 2.5 · #DBD4AB

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E2DAB2

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 2.8 · #E7D5AD

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #DACEA6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 3.6 · #EADFB7

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 3.6 · #E4D0A5

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.2 · #D9CCA6

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 6.1 · #D8DBAC

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 6.9 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.6 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E2D6AB

#ABB7E2

Analogous

#E2BBAB

#E2D6AB

#D3E2AB

Triadic

#E2D6AB

#ABE2D6

#D6ABE2

Split-Complementary

#E2D6AB

#ABD3E2

#BBABE2

Tetradic

#E2D6AB

#ABE2BB

#ABB7E2

#E2ABD3

Monochromatic

#B69C3E

#CFBB72

#E2D6AB

#F6F2E4

#F8F6EC

Rectangle

#E2D6AB

#B7E2AB

#ABB7E2

#D6ABE2

Compound

#E2D6AB

#D3E2AB

#ABB7E2

#BBABE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8DFBC

#EBE5CF

#F2EFE5

Darker

#D0BB6E

#A88F32

#64541C

Saturation

#CFCCBF

#E2D6AB

#F1DF9D

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D6AB

#E1D7AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D6AB

#D8D8B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D6AB

#E4D0D4

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

#E9CD9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D6AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D2C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8595CD

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E2D6AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D6AB;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #E2D6AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#E2D6AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D6AB] text-[#E2D6AB]

SCSS

$golden: #E2D6AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D6AB?

#E2D6AB is Golden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D6AB 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 #E2D6AB. In RGB it's 226, 214, 171, and in HSL it's 47°, 49%, 78%.

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