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Golden Chalice

#E7C068

RGB 231, 192, 104 · HSL 42°, 73%, 66% · CMYK 0, 17, 55, 9

Golden Chalice is #E7C068 in HEX — rgb(231, 192, 104), hsl(42°, 73%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 55%, 9%).

Golden Chalice pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 73%, 66%. 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#E7C068

RGB231, 192, 104

HSL42°, 73%, 66%

HSV42°, 55%, 91%

CMYK0, 17, 55, 9

Decimal15188072

CSS RGBrgb(231, 192, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 73%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hannah CSP-955

ΔE 1.9 · #E6C36A

Behr

Wild Bamboo 350D-4

ΔE 1.9 · #EDC56D

PPG

Sun Salutation 12-03

ΔE 2.8 · #E7C26F

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 2.9 · #E3B964

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 2.9 · #EAC365

Dulux

Crop Circle S14G5

ΔE 3 · #E9BC63

Vista Paint

Sari Suit K-530

ΔE 3.9 · #EFC674

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.1 · #ECC363

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 4.1 · #EECB71

Dunn-Edwards

Candelabra DE5431

ΔE 4.5 · #E1C161

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 4.9 · #EBBA67

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5 · #F4C472

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8.6 · #FFD880

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 13.8 · #C7B446

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E7C068

#698FE8

Analogous

#E88269

#E7C068

#CEE869

Triadic

#E7C068

#69E8C2

#C269E8

Split-Complementary

#E7C068

#69CEE8

#8269E8

Tetradic

#E7C068

#69E882

#698FE8

#E869CE

Monochromatic

#9F7719

#DDA727

#E7C068

#F2DDAB

#FCF6E9

Rectangle

#E7C068

#8FE869

#698FE8

#C269E8

Compound

#E7C068

#CEE869

#698FE8

#8269E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECCE87

#EBD8AB

#F0E7D1

Darker

#E3AC2A

#A77A12

#634809

Saturation

#BBB095

#E8C269

#F3C65D

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C068

#DAC968

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C068

#C7C778

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C068

#EAB6BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Chalice 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

#EDBD69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C068

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC28D

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.

#4A73D5

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: #E7C068;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C068;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-chalice: #E7C068;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-chalice': '#E7C068' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C068] text-[#E7C068]

SCSS

$golden-chalice: #E7C068;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C068?

#E7C068 is Golden Chalice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C068 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Chalice?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Chalice?

Golden Chalice 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 Golden Chalice?

You can download Golden Chalice 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 Chalice?

The hex code is #E7C068. In RGB it's 231, 192, 104, and in HSL it's 42°, 73%, 66%.

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