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Pyramid Gold

#E6B473

RGB 230, 180, 115 · HSL 34°, 70%, 68% · CMYK 0, 22, 50, 10

Pyramid Gold is #E6B473 in HEX — rgb(230, 180, 115), hsl(34°, 70%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 50%, 10%).

Pyramid Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 70%, 68%. 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#E6B473

RGB230, 180, 115

HSL34°, 70%, 68%

HSV34°, 50%, 90%

CMYK0, 22, 50, 10

Decimal15119475

CSS RGBrgb(230, 180, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 70%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pyramid Gold PPU6-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Gamboge CW-285

ΔE 0.9 · #E7B372

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 1.1 · #E7B576

PPG

Lion's Mane 1207-5

ΔE 1.6 · #E1B270

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Gold SW2831

ΔE 1.8 · #EBB875

Dunn-Edwards

Paloma Tan DE5297

ΔE 2.2 · #E9B679

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 2.7 · #E6B771

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 3.4 · #F0B87A

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #DFB674

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 4.4 · #EFC07F

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 5.5 · #F0B67E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 5.6 · #E5A96B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.9 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 7.6 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.9 · #F4AF5B

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

#E6B473

#74A6E7

Analogous

#E77C74

#E6B473

#DFE774

Triadic

#E6B473

#74E7B5

#B574E7

Split-Complementary

#E6B473

#74DFE7

#7C74E7

Tetradic

#E6B473

#74E77C

#74A6E7

#E774DF

Monochromatic

#A56A1D

#DB9233

#E6B473

#F2D8B5

#FBF3E9

Rectangle

#E6B473

#A6E774

#74A6E7

#B574E7

Compound

#E6B473

#DFE774

#74A6E7

#7C74E7

Variations

Lighter

#EBC490

#EBD2B1

#F0E4D4

Darker

#E09635

#A96916

#643D0B

Saturation

#BFB09C

#E7B574

#F3B768

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

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6B473

#D2C372

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6B473

#BEBE7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6B473

#E8ADB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pyramid 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

#ECB471

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6B473

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9B996

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.

#538BD3

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: #E6B473;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6B473;

CSS Variable

--color-pyramid-gold: #E6B473;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pyramid-gold': '#E6B473' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6B473] text-[#E6B473]

SCSS

$pyramid-gold: #E6B473;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6B473?

#E6B473 is Pyramid Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E6B473 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pyramid Gold?

Pyramid 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 Pyramid Gold?

Pyramid 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 Pyramid Gold?

You can download Pyramid 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 Pyramid Gold?

The hex code is #E6B473. In RGB it's 230, 180, 115, and in HSL it's 34°, 70%, 68%.

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