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Aztec Glimmer

#E7AE47

RGB 231, 174, 71 · HSL 39°, 77%, 59% · CMYK 0, 25, 69, 9

Aztec Glimmer is #E7AE47 in HEX — rgb(231, 174, 71), hsl(39°, 77%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 69%, 9%).

Aztec Glimmer pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 77%, 59%. 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#E7AE47

RGB231, 174, 71

HSL39°, 77%, 59%

HSV39°, 69%, 91%

CMYK0, 25, 69, 9

Decimal15183431

CSS RGBrgb(231, 174, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 77%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aztec Glimmer S13H7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lion's Mane DE5319

ΔE 0.6 · #E8AF49

Sherwin-Williams

Brittlebush SW6684

ΔE 1.4 · #EAAE47

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 2.7 · #E3AE4B

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 3.5 · #E1AF43

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 3.6 · #E0AF47

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 3.7 · #E4A94A

PPG

Oro De Maya 17-19

ΔE 4.1 · #EBB454

Valspar

Golden Moon 3004-3B

ΔE 4.1 · #F5B651

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 5.5 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.3 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 7.3 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.5 · #EABE5B

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 9.1 · #FCC266

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.2 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#E7AE47

#467EE7

Analogous

#E75E46

#E7AE47

#CFE746

Triadic

#E7AE47

#46E7AF

#AF46E7

Split-Complementary

#E7AE47

#46CFE7

#5E46E7

Tetradic

#E7AE47

#46E75E

#467EE7

#E746CF

Monochromatic

#835B11

#C78A1A

#E7AE47

#F0CC8A

#F9E9CD

Rectangle

#E7AE47

#7EE746

#467EE7

#AF46E7

Compound

#E7AE47

#CFE746

#467EE7

#5E46E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECBF6B

#E9CD97

#EEE0C7

Darker

#DA9617

#99680D

#5B3D06

Saturation

#AF9E7E

#E7AF46

#F3B23A

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7AE47

#D1BF45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7AE47

#B9B95D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7AE47

#E9A4AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aztec Glimmer 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

#EDAF50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7AE47

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAB475

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.

#2D67D3

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: #E7AE47;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7AE47;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-glimmer: #E7AE47;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-glimmer': '#E7AE47' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7AE47] text-[#E7AE47]

SCSS

$aztec-glimmer: #E7AE47;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7AE47?

#E7AE47 is Aztec Glimmer, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7AE47 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aztec Glimmer?

Aztec Glimmer 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 Aztec Glimmer?

Aztec Glimmer 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 Aztec Glimmer?

You can download Aztec Glimmer 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 Aztec Glimmer?

The hex code is #E7AE47. In RGB it's 231, 174, 71, and in HSL it's 39°, 77%, 59%.

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