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Golden Thread

#E8C47A

RGB 232, 196, 122 · HSL 40°, 71%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 47, 9

Golden Thread is #E8C47A in HEX — rgb(232, 196, 122), hsl(40°, 71%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 47%, 9%).

Golden Thread pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 71%, 69%. 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#E8C47A

RGB232, 196, 122

HSL40°, 71%, 69%

HSV40°, 47%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 47, 9

Decimal15254650

CSS RGBrgb(232, 196, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 71%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 2 · #EEC87C

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

ΔE 2.2 · #E7C17B

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 2.2 · #EFC980

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 2.3 · #EFC87C

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 3 · #F2CB80

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 3.3 · #F2CA83

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 3.7 · #ECC481

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3.9 · #EEC784

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 4 · #F2CF86

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 4.2 · #F4C77F

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAC281

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 4.8 · #F1CD7B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.3 · #F0D181

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7 · #F4C472

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E8C47A

#789DE8

Analogous

#E88B78

#E8C47A

#D5E878

Triadic

#E8C47A

#78E8C3

#C378E8

Split-Complementary

#E8C47A

#78D5E8

#8B78E8

Tetradic

#E8C47A

#78E88B

#789DE8

#E878D5

Monochromatic

#AA7B1D

#DDA536

#E8C47A

#F3E0B9

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#E8C47A

#9DE878

#789DE8

#C378E8

Compound

#E8C47A

#D5E878

#789DE8

#8B78E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDCF93

#ECD9B3

#F1E8D6

Darker

#E2A938

#AC7A15

#66480A

Saturation

#C1B69F

#E8C378

#F4C66C

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8C47A

#DCCC7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8C47A

#CBCB87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8C47A

#EBBCC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Thread 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

#EDC077

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8C47A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC59B

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.

#5680D5

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: #E8C47A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8C47A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-thread: #E8C47A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-thread': '#E8C47A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8C47A] text-[#E8C47A]

SCSS

$golden-thread: #E8C47A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8C47A?

#E8C47A is Golden Thread, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8C47A 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Golden Thread?

Golden Thread 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 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 #E8C47A. In RGB it's 232, 196, 122, and in HSL it's 40°, 71%, 69%.

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