ORANGES

Golden Patina

#E4AA76

RGB 228, 170, 118 · HSL 28°, 67%, 68% · CMYK 0, 25, 48, 11

Golden Patina is #E4AA76 in HEX — rgb(228, 170, 118), hsl(28°, 67%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 48%, 11%).

Golden Patina pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 67%, 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#E4AA76

RGB228, 170, 118

HSL28°, 67%, 68%

HSV28°, 48%, 89%

CMYK0, 25, 48, 11

Decimal14985846

CSS RGBrgb(228, 170, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 67%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 1.8 · #E2AC78

Valspar

Tomato Bisque 2008-5C

ΔE 1.9 · #E9AB77

Dunn-Edwards

Yucatan DE5269

ΔE 2.2 · #E9AF78

Sherwin-Williams

Sun Bleached Ochre SW9011

ΔE 2.4 · #E3AB7B

Behr

Squash Bisque M240-5

ΔE 3.4 · #EBAC74

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2166-40

ΔE 3.8 · #E2A26E

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 3.8 · #E9AF81

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.6 · #F0B67E

Hallman-Lindsay

Spice Cookie 996

ΔE 4.7 · #D89D6B

Vista Paint

Spice Cookie C-995

ΔE 4.8 · #D69D6A

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 5.4 · #E5A96B

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 5.4 · #F2B985

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 8.4 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.1 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.2 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.1 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E4AA76

#77B1E4

Analogous

#E4777A

#E4AA76

#E4E077

Triadic

#E4AA76

#77E4AA

#AA77E4

Split-Complementary

#E4AA76

#77E4E0

#777AE4

Tetradic

#E4AA76

#7AE477

#77B1E4

#E077E4

Monochromatic

#A25D20

#D78237

#E4AA76

#F1D2B7

#FBF2EA

Rectangle

#E4AA76

#B1E477

#77B1E4

#AA77E4

Compound

#E4AA76

#E4E077

#77B1E4

#777AE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9BB92

#EACCB2

#F0E2D5

Darker

#DD8539

#A65B19

#62350D

Saturation

#BEAC9D

#E4AA77

#F2A969

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4AA76

#CBBD75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4AA76

#B6B67E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4AA76

#E5A5AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Patina 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

#EAAC74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4AA76

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B198

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#5697D1

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: #E4AA76;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4AA76;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-patina: #E4AA76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-patina': '#E4AA76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4AA76] text-[#E4AA76]

SCSS

$golden-patina: #E4AA76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4AA76?

#E4AA76 is Golden Patina, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E4AA76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Patina?

Golden Patina 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 Golden Patina?

Golden Patina 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 Golden Patina?

You can download Golden Patina 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 Patina?

The hex code is #E4AA76. In RGB it's 228, 170, 118, and in HSL it's 28°, 67%, 68%.

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