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The Golden State

#E9D2AF

RGB 233, 210, 175 · HSL 36°, 57%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 9

The Golden State is #E9D2AF in HEX — rgb(233, 210, 175), hsl(36°, 57%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 9%).

The Golden State pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 57%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E9D2AF

RGB233, 210, 175

HSL36°, 57%, 80%

HSV36°, 25%, 91%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 9

Decimal15323823

CSS RGBrgb(233, 210, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 57%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mohave 1115

ΔE 0.7 · #E9D1AF

PPG

Tuscan Bread 1092-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E7D2AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Custard 243

ΔE 1.5 · #EAD0AC

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

ΔE 1.6 · #E4CEAC

Vista Paint

Frozen Custard C-242

ΔE 1.7 · #EAD0AB

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 1.7 · #E5D2B0

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CDAA

Behr

Hummus PPU6-11

ΔE 1.8 · #EED7B4

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CDAB

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2.4 · #ECD8B6

Dulux

Sheriff S11F2

ΔE 3.1 · #EBCDAA

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.4 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.9 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.3 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E9D2AF

#AFC6E9

Analogous

#E9B5AF

#E9D2AF

#E3E9AF

Triadic

#E9D2AF

#AFE9D2

#D2AFE9

Split-Complementary

#E9D2AF

#AFE3E9

#B5AFE9

Tetradic

#E9D2AF

#AFE9B5

#AFC6E9

#E9AFE3

Monochromatic

#C88E37

#D9B073

#E9D2AF

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#E9D2AF

#C6E9AF

#AFC6E9

#D2AFE9

Compound

#E9D2AF

#E3E9AF

#AFC6E9

#B5AFE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDDBBF

#EFE3D2

#F4EFE6

Darker

#DAAE6C

#B77E2A

#6C4A16

Saturation

#D5CEC3

#E9D2AF

#F4D4A4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D2AF

#E1D7B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D2AF

#D6D6B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D2AF

#EBCDD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

The Golden State strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EECA9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D2AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCFC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#86A5D5

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E9D2AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D2AF;

CSS Variable

--color-the-golden-state: #E9D2AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-golden-state': '#E9D2AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D2AF] text-[#E9D2AF]

SCSS

$the-golden-state: #E9D2AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D2AF?

#E9D2AF is The Golden State, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D2AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with The Golden State?

The Golden State works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with The Golden State?

The Golden State pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download The Golden State?

You can download The Golden State 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 The Golden State?

The hex code is #E9D2AF. In RGB it's 233, 210, 175, and in HSL it's 36°, 57%, 80%.

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