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Australium Gold

#E7B53B

RGB 231, 181, 59 · HSL 43°, 78%, 57% · CMYK 0, 22, 74, 9

Australium Gold is #E7B53B in HEX — rgb(231, 181, 59), hsl(43°, 78%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 74%, 9%).

Australium Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 78%, 57%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E7B53B

RGB231, 181, 59

HSL43°, 78%, 57%

HSV43°, 74%, 91%

CMYK0, 22, 74, 9

Decimal15185211

CSS RGBrgb(231, 181, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 78%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sharp Yellow S16G7 · SB7A9

ΔE 2.1 · #EBB943

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 3.4 · #EFBB3B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

ΔE 4.9 · #F0BE3A

PPG

Wright Mustard FLLW321

ΔE 5.3 · #D8AD39

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 5.5 · #E5BD3C

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 5.9 · #E1AF43

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 6.3 · #DDB835

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 6.7 · #D6A533

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Mood 822

ΔE 6.9 · #F7C84A

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 8.9 · #CDA434

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9.1 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.2 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.1 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.1 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.5 · #ECC363

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

#E7B53B

#3C6CE7

Analogous

#E7613C

#E7B53B

#C2E73C

Triadic

#E7B53B

#3CE7B6

#B63CE7

Split-Complementary

#E7B53B

#3CC2E7

#613CE7

Tetradic

#E7B53B

#3CE761

#3C6CE7

#E73CC2

Monochromatic

#7B5C0F

#BF8F18

#E7B53B

#EFD080

#F8E9C4

Rectangle

#E7B53B

#6CE73C

#3C6CE7

#B63CE7

Compound

#E7B53B

#C2E73C

#3C6CE7

#613CE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECC563

#E9D092

#EEE2C4

Darker

#D49E15

#956E0B

#584105

Saturation

#AB9C78

#E7B63C

#F3BC30

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7B53B

#D6C23A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7B53B

#BFBF58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7B53B

#EAAAB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Australium Gold 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

#EDB447

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7B53B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAB96C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#2A58CD

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: #E7B53B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7B53B;

CSS Variable

--color-australium-gold: #E7B53B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'australium-gold': '#E7B53B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7B53B] text-[#E7B53B]

SCSS

$australium-gold: #E7B53B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7B53B?

#E7B53B is Australium Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7B53B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Australium Gold?

Australium Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Australium Gold?

Australium Gold 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 Australium Gold?

You can download Australium 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 Australium Gold?

The hex code is #E7B53B. In RGB it's 231, 181, 59, and in HSL it's 43°, 78%, 57%.

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