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Golden Koi

#E99E4B

RGB 233, 158, 75 · HSL 32°, 78%, 60% · CMYK 0, 32, 68, 9

Golden Koi is #E99E4B in HEX — rgb(233, 158, 75), hsl(32°, 78%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 68%, 9%).

Golden Koi pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 78%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E99E4B

RGB233, 158, 75

HSL32°, 78%, 60%

HSV32°, 68%, 91%

CMYK0, 32, 68, 9

Decimal15310411

CSS RGBrgb(233, 158, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 78%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Koi S11G7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Peach DE5236

ΔE 3.1 · #E6994C

Valspar

Roasted Chestnut 3002-3A

ΔE 3.8 · #E49B40

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 4.2 · #ED9B44

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 4.5 · #E49B51

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 5.3 · #DF984E

Vista Paint

Amber Autumn K-585

ΔE 5.5 · #E99D56

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 5.6 · #E89952

Behr

Apple Crisp 290D-5

ΔE 5.8 · #E4913F

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 6 · #DC974D

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.3 · #EFA94A

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 6.5 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.4 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10.3 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 10.6 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#E99E4B

#4994E9

Analogous

#E94F49

#E99E4B

#E3E949

Triadic

#E99E4B

#49E99E

#9E49E9

Split-Complementary

#E99E4B

#49E3E9

#4F49E9

Tetradic

#E99E4B

#49E94F

#4994E9

#E949E3

Monochromatic

#885011

#CC7919

#E99E4B

#F1C38E

#F9E7D2

Rectangle

#E99E4B

#94E949

#4994E9

#9E49E9

Compound

#E99E4B

#E3E949

#4994E9

#4F49E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDB26E

#EAC599

#EFDDC8

Darker

#DF8116

#9C590C

#5D3405

Saturation

#B19B81

#E99E49

#F49F3E

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E99E4B

#C9B848

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E99E4B

#AEAE5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E99E4B

#EA97A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Koi 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

#EEA353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E99E4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBA878

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.

#2F7DD5

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: #E99E4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E99E4B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-koi: #E99E4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-koi': '#E99E4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E99E4B] text-[#E99E4B]

SCSS

$golden-koi: #E99E4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E99E4B?

#E99E4B is Golden Koi, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E99E4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Koi?

Golden Koi 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 Koi?

Golden Koi 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 Koi?

You can download Golden Koi 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 Koi?

The hex code is #E99E4B. In RGB it's 233, 158, 75, and in HSL it's 32°, 78%, 60%.

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