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Golden Talisman

#E9C89B

RGB 233, 200, 155 · HSL 35°, 64%, 76% · CMYK 0, 14, 33, 9

Golden Talisman is #E9C89B in HEX — rgb(233, 200, 155), hsl(35°, 64%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 33%, 9%).

Golden Talisman pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 64%, 76%. 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#E9C89B

RGB233, 200, 155

HSL35°, 64%, 76%

HSV35°, 33%, 91%

CMYK0, 14, 33, 9

Decimal15321243

CSS RGBrgb(233, 200, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 64%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Compatible Cream SW6387

ΔE 1.6 · #E8C89E

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 2.2 · #EFCEA0

Valspar

Amber Waves 3002-6B

ΔE 2.4 · #F0CDA2

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 2.4 · #EFCB9B

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E3C293

Benjamin Moore

Fennel 1101

ΔE 2.7 · #E4C89E

Vista Paint

Mulled Cider C-243

ΔE 2.9 · #E2C39A

Hallman-Lindsay

Corn Chowder 876

ΔE 2.9 · #E1C595

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

ΔE 3 · #E0C298

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 3.1 · #F3CD9E

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 3.3 · #E3BF94

Dunn-Edwards

Granola DE5296

ΔE 3.7 · #F5CE9F

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.7 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.5 · #DFC795

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E9C89B

#9BBBE9

Analogous

#E9A19B

#E9C89B

#E2E99B

Triadic

#E9C89B

#9BE9C8

#C89BE9

Split-Complementary

#E9C89B

#9BE2E9

#A19BE9

Tetradic

#E9C89B

#9BE9A1

#9BBBE9

#E99BE2

Monochromatic

#C0822A

#DBA65C

#E9C89B

#F7EAD9

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#E9C89B

#BBE99B

#9BBBE9

#C89BE9

Compound

#E9C89B

#E2E99B

#9BBBE9

#A19BE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDD3AF

#EEDEC6

#F3EBE0

Darker

#DEA658

#B67720

#6C4610

Saturation

#CEC4B6

#E9C89B

#F4CA90

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9C89B

#DCD19B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9C89B

#CECEA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9C89B

#EBC2C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Talisman 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

#EEC38F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9C89B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC8B4

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.

#749DD6

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: #E9C89B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9C89B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-talisman: #E9C89B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-talisman': '#E9C89B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9C89B] text-[#E9C89B]

SCSS

$golden-talisman: #E9C89B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9C89B?

#E9C89B is Golden Talisman, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9C89B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Talisman?

Golden Talisman 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 Talisman?

Golden Talisman 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 Talisman?

You can download Golden Talisman 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 Talisman?

The hex code is #E9C89B. In RGB it's 233, 200, 155, and in HSL it's 35°, 64%, 76%.

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