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Golden West

#E9CA94

RGB 233, 202, 148 · HSL 38°, 66%, 75% · CMYK 0, 13, 36, 9

Golden West is #E9CA94 in HEX — rgb(233, 202, 148), hsl(38°, 66%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 36%, 9%).

Golden West pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 66%, 75%. 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#E9CA94

RGB233, 202, 148

HSL38°, 66%, 75%

HSV38°, 36%, 91%

CMYK0, 13, 36, 9

Decimal15321748

CSS RGBrgb(233, 202, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 66%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 1.4 · #ECCE98

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 1.5 · #EBC995

Behr

Filtered Moon M270-4

ΔE 1.5 · #EECC96

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 1.8 · #E5C590

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 1.9 · #EFCD96

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 1.9 · #EDCC99

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 2.5 · #E2C592

Sherwin-Williams

Ambitious Amber SW6366

ΔE 2.7 · #F0CB97

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 2.8 · #EED09D

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 2.8 · #E2C28D

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

ΔE 2.8 · #E0C38E

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E6CB8F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 3.7 · #E9D095

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E9CA94

#95B4E9

Analogous

#E9A095

#E9CA94

#DEE995

Triadic

#E9CA94

#95E9CA

#CA95E9

Split-Complementary

#E9CA94

#95DEE9

#A095E9

Tetradic

#E9CA94

#95E9A0

#95B4E9

#E995DE

Monochromatic

#BE8727

#DCAB56

#E9CA94

#F6EAD5

#FBF4EA

Rectangle

#E9CA94

#B4E995

#95B4E9

#CA95E9

Compound

#E9CA94

#DEE995

#95B4E9

#A095E9

Variations

Lighter

#EED5AA

#EEDEC3

#F3EBDE

Darker

#E0AC52

#B67E1D

#6C4A0F

Saturation

#CCC3B3

#E9CA95

#F4CD8A

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9CA94

#DED194

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9CA94

#D0D09C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9CA94

#EBC3C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden West 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

#EEC48A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9CA94

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC9AE

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.

#6F95D6

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: #E9CA94;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9CA94;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-west: #E9CA94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-west': '#E9CA94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9CA94] text-[#E9CA94]

SCSS

$golden-west: #E9CA94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9CA94?

#E9CA94 is Golden West, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9CA94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden West?

Golden West 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 West?

Golden West 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 West?

You can download Golden West 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 West?

The hex code is #E9CA94. In RGB it's 233, 202, 148, and in HSL it's 38°, 66%, 75%.

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