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Egyptian Gold

#E8C186

RGB 232, 193, 134 · HSL 36°, 68%, 72% · CMYK 0, 17, 42, 9

Egyptian Gold is #E8C186 in HEX — rgb(232, 193, 134), hsl(36°, 68%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 42%, 9%).

Egyptian Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 68%, 72%. 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#E8C186

RGB232, 193, 134

HSL36°, 68%, 72%

HSV36°, 42%, 91%

CMYK0, 17, 42, 9

Decimal15253894

CSS RGBrgb(232, 193, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 68%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

Exact match

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 1.6 · #EAC385

Behr

Royal Gold M280-4

ΔE 1.6 · #E3BD83

Sherwin-Williams

Bee's Wax SW7682

ΔE 1.9 · #EABF86

Benjamin Moore

Roasted 2160-40

ΔE 2.5 · #E1BA80

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 2.9 · #DFBB7E

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 3.1 · #EAC281

Valspar

Veranda Yellow 3005-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #E4C18B

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 3.5 · #E5C382

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.8 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 4.2 · #E3C28D

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 4.9 · #EFC07F

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 5.2 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.5 · #C6A664

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

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

#E8C186

#87AEE8

Analogous

#E89187

#E8C186

#DEE887

Triadic

#E8C186

#87E8C1

#C187E8

Split-Complementary

#E8C186

#87DEE8

#9187E8

Tetradic

#E8C186

#87E891

#87AEE8

#E887DE

Monochromatic

#B47A22

#DCA047

#E8C186

#F4E2C7

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#E8C186

#AEE887

#87AEE8

#C187E8

Compound

#E8C186

#DEE887

#87AEE8

#9187E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDCE9F

#EDD9BB

#F2E8DA

Darker

#E0A246

#B17419

#69440D

Saturation

#C6BBA9

#E8C187

#F4C47C

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8C186

#D9CB86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8C186

#C8C88F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8C186

#EABAC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Egyptian Gold 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

#EDBD80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8C186

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC2A4

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6391D5

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: #E8C186;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8C186;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian-gold: #E8C186;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian-gold': '#E8C186' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8C186] text-[#E8C186]

SCSS

$egyptian-gold: #E8C186;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8C186?

#E8C186 is Egyptian Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E8C186 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian Gold?

Egyptian Gold 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 Egyptian Gold?

Egyptian Gold 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 Egyptian Gold?

You can download Egyptian 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 Egyptian Gold?

The hex code is #E8C186. In RGB it's 232, 193, 134, and in HSL it's 36°, 68%, 72%.

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