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Russeau Gold

#E7D6B1

RGB 231, 214, 177 · HSL 41°, 53%, 80% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 9

Russeau Gold is #E7D6B1 in HEX — rgb(231, 214, 177), hsl(41°, 53%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 9%).

Russeau Gold pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 53%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E7D6B1

RGB231, 214, 177

HSL41°, 53%, 80%

HSV41°, 23%, 91%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 9

Decimal15193777

CSS RGBrgb(231, 214, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 53%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 1 · #E9D6B0

Vista Paint

Golden Syrup C-880

ΔE 1.1 · #EAD9B3

Behr

Journal White S310-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E9D9B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Syrup 881

ΔE 1.2 · #EBD8B3

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 1.5 · #EAD9B6

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 1.7 · #E7D5AD

Benjamin Moore

Crumb CSP-1010

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D1AD

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 2 · #E5D2B0

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #ECD8B6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.7 · #EFDBB3

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 3.5 · #EAD2AA

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.7 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.2 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.4 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.2 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E7D6B1

#B1C2E7

Analogous

#E7BBB1

#E7D6B1

#DDE7B1

Triadic

#E7D6B1

#B1E7D6

#D6B1E7

Split-Complementary

#E7D6B1

#B1DDE7

#BBB1E7

Tetradic

#E7D6B1

#B1E7BB

#B1C2E7

#E7B1DD

Monochromatic

#C3983C

#D5B776

#E7D6B1

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#E7D6B1

#C2E7B1

#B1C2E7

#D6B1E7

Compound

#E7D6B1

#DDE7B1

#B1C2E7

#BBB1E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECDEC1

#EEE5D3

#F4F0E7

Darker

#D6B670

#B2882F

#695019

Saturation

#D4CFC4

#E7D6B1

#F3DAA5

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7D6B1

#E2D9B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7D6B1

#D9D9B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7D6B1

#E9D1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Russeau 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

#EDCDA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7D6B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD2C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#89A0D2

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E7D6B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7D6B1;

CSS Variable

--color-russeau-gold: #E7D6B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russeau-gold': '#E7D6B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7D6B1] text-[#E7D6B1]

SCSS

$russeau-gold: #E7D6B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7D6B1?

#E7D6B1 is Russeau Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7D6B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russeau Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Russeau Gold?

Russeau 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 Russeau Gold?

You can download Russeau 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 Russeau Gold?

The hex code is #E7D6B1. In RGB it's 231, 214, 177, and in HSL it's 41°, 53%, 80%.

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