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Golden Thread

#E7C17B

RGB 231, 193, 123 · HSL 39°, 69%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 47, 9

Golden Thread is #E7C17B in HEX — rgb(231, 193, 123), hsl(39°, 69%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 47%, 9%).

Golden Thread pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 69%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E7C17B

RGB231, 193, 123

HSL39°, 69%, 69%

HSV39°, 47%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 47, 9

Decimal15188347

CSS RGBrgb(231, 193, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 69%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 1.3 · #E7BF7B

Benjamin Moore

York 2154-40

ΔE 1.4 · #EBC27D

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.1 · #ECC481

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAC281

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 2.8 · #EEC784

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 3.1 · #EFC980

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 3.4 · #F2CA83

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.7 · #DCB771

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 3.8 · #EFC87C

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 4.1 · #F4C77F

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 5.5 · #EFC488

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 7.2 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 7.2 · #F0D181

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 10.6 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E7C17B

#79A0E6

Analogous

#E68A79

#E7C17B

#D6E679

Triadic

#E7C17B

#79E6C0

#C079E6

Split-Complementary

#E7C17B

#79D6E6

#8A79E6

Tetradic

#E7C17B

#79E68A

#79A0E6

#E679D6

Monochromatic

#A8781F

#DBA239

#E7C17B

#F2DFBA

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#E7C17B

#A0E679

#79A0E6

#C079E6

Compound

#E7C17B

#D6E679

#79A0E6

#8A79E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBCD94

#EBD8B4

#F1E7D6

Darker

#E0A63A

#AA7717

#65460C

Saturation

#C0B5A0

#E6C079

#F3C46D

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C17B

#DACA7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C17B

#C8C887

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C17B

#E9B9C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Thread 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

#EDBD77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C17B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC29C

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.

#5883D3

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: #E7C17B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C17B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-thread: #E7C17B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-thread': '#E7C17B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C17B] text-[#E7C17B]

SCSS

$golden-thread: #E7C17B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C17B?

#E7C17B is Golden Thread, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C17B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Thread?

Golden Thread 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 Golden Thread?

Golden Thread 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 Golden Thread?

You can download Golden Thread 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 Thread?

The hex code is #E7C17B. In RGB it's 231, 193, 123, and in HSL it's 39°, 69%, 69%.

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