ORANGES

River of Gold

#E4B55D

RGB 228, 181, 93 · HSL 39°, 71%, 63% · CMYK 0, 21, 59, 11

River of Gold is #E4B55D in HEX — rgb(228, 181, 93), hsl(39°, 71%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 59%, 11%).

River of Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 71%, 63%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E4B55D

RGB228, 181, 93

HSL39°, 71%, 63%

HSV39°, 59%, 89%

CMYK0, 21, 59, 11

Decimal14988637

CSS RGBrgb(228, 181, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 71%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Port Ohope NZ10C4

ΔE 2.3 · #DEB45B

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 2.5 · #DFB45F

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 2.8 · #E3B557

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Poppy 927

ΔE 3 · #E1AE58

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.2 · #EBBA67

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 3.2 · #E3B964

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 3.4 · #ECBE63

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 3.6 · #DEB659

Vista Paint

Lemon Poppy C-926

ΔE 3.8 · #E1AD53

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 5.7 · #EABE5B

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 6.1 · #EAC365

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 6.1 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 6.4 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.9 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.8 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12.2 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#E4B55D

#5E8DE4

Analogous

#E4725E

#E4B55D

#D0E45E

Triadic

#E4B55D

#5EE4B5

#B55EE4

Split-Complementary

#E4B55D

#5ED0E4

#725EE4

Tetradic

#E4B55D

#5EE472

#5E8DE4

#E45ED0

Monochromatic

#906618

#D19423

#E4B55D

#EFD39F

#FAF1E0

Rectangle

#E4B55D

#8DE45E

#5E8DE4

#B55EE4

Compound

#E4B55D

#D0E45E

#5E8DE4

#725EE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9C47E

#E9D1A4

#EEE3CE

Darker

#DF9D22

#9D6D13

#5D4009

Saturation

#B5A78D

#E4B55E

#F1B950

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4B55D

#D3C25C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4B55D

#BEBE6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4B55D

#E6ACB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

River of 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

#EAB461

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4B55D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B985

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.

#4173D0

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: #E4B55D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4B55D;

CSS Variable

--color-river-of-gold: #E4B55D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-of-gold': '#E4B55D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4B55D] text-[#E4B55D]

SCSS

$river-of-gold: #E4B55D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4B55D?

#E4B55D is River of Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E4B55D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River of Gold?

River of 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 River of Gold?

River of 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 River of Gold?

You can download River of 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 River of Gold?

The hex code is #E4B55D. In RGB it's 228, 181, 93, and in HSL it's 39°, 71%, 63%.

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