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Golden Koi

#EAA34B

RGB 234, 163, 75 · HSL 33°, 79%, 61% · CMYK 0, 30, 68, 8

Golden Koi is #EAA34B in HEX — rgb(234, 163, 75), hsl(33°, 79%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 68%, 8%).

Golden Koi pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 79%, 61%. 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#EAA34B

RGB234, 163, 75

HSL33°, 79%, 61%

HSV33°, 68%, 92%

CMYK0, 30, 68, 8

Decimal15377227

CSS RGBrgb(234, 163, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 79%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Egyptian Gold S12H7

ΔE 2.2 · #EFA34C

Dunn-Edwards

Pavilion Peach DE5286

ΔE 3.3 · #DF9C45

Valspar

Roasted Chestnut 3002-3A

ΔE 3.5 · #E49B40

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 3.6 · #EFA94A

Benjamin Moore

Golden 146

ΔE 4.6 · #F9AD58

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 4.7 · #EFAE52

Behr

Solar Fusion UL150-3

ΔE 4.8 · #DB9D45

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 5 · #F4AF5B

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Crest SW6670

ΔE 5.5 · #DF9938

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 5.6 · #ED9B44

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 7.2 · #E09C52

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 7.7 · #DC974D

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 8.3 · #E89952

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.5 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 11.6 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#EAA34B

#4D94EA

Analogous

#EA554D

#EAA34B

#E2EA4D

Triadic

#EAA34B

#4DEAA3

#A34DEA

Split-Complementary

#EAA34B

#4DE2EA

#554DEA

Tetradic

#EAA34B

#4DEA55

#4D94EA

#EA4DE2

Monochromatic

#8D5511

#D27F19

#EAA34B

#F2C791

#FAEAD6

Rectangle

#EAA34B

#94EA4D

#4D94EA

#A34DEA

Compound

#EAA34B

#E2EA4D

#4D94EA

#554DEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEB671

#EBC79B

#EFDEC9

Darker

#E48715

#A05D0B

#5F3605

Saturation

#B39E84

#EAA34D

#F5A443

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAA34B

#CCBB48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAA34B

#B2B25D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAA34B

#EB9BA5

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

#EFA753

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAA34B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCAC78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#327CD7

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: #EAA34B;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAA34B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-koi: #EAA34B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-koi': '#EAA34B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAA34B] text-[#EAA34B]

SCSS

$golden-koi: #EAA34B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAA34B?

#EAA34B is Golden Koi, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EAA34B 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 #EAA34B. In RGB it's 234, 163, 75, and in HSL it's 33°, 79%, 61%.

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