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Egyptian Gold

#EAC385

RGB 234, 195, 133 · HSL 37°, 71%, 72% · CMYK 0, 17, 43, 8

Egyptian Gold is #EAC385 in HEX — rgb(234, 195, 133), hsl(37°, 71%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 43%, 8%).

Egyptian Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 71%, 72%. 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#EAC385

RGB234, 195, 133

HSL37°, 71%, 72%

HSV37°, 43%, 92%

CMYK0, 17, 43, 8

Decimal15385477

CSS RGBrgb(234, 195, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 71%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

Exact match

Behr

Charismatic PPU6-14

ΔE 1.4 · #E7C181

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 1.6 · #E8C186

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 1.7 · #EAC281

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 2 · #EFC488

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E5C382

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 2.8 · #EEC784

Benjamin Moore

Amber 2159-40

ΔE 3 · #EDC080

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 3.3 · #DFBB7E

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #F0C282

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 4 · #EFC07F

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.2 · #DFBD87

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 5.7 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.3 · #DCB771

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#EAC385

#85ACEA

Analogous

#EA9185

#EAC385

#DEEA85

Triadic

#EAC385

#85EAC3

#C385EA

Split-Complementary

#EAC385

#85DEEA

#9185EA

Tetradic

#EAC385

#85EA91

#85ACEA

#EA85DE

Monochromatic

#B77D1F

#DFA443

#EAC385

#F5E3C6

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#EAC385

#ACEA85

#85ACEA

#C385EA

Compound

#EAC385

#DEEA85

#85ACEA

#9185EA

Variations

Lighter

#EECF9D

#EEDABA

#F2E9DA

Darker

#E3A642

#B47716

#6B460B

Saturation

#C7BBA8

#EAC385

#F5C67B

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAC385

#DBCD85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAC385

#CACA8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAC385

#ECBCC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Egyptian Gold 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

#EFBF7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAC385

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCC4A3

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.

#608ED8

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: #EAC385;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAC385;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian-gold: #EAC385;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian-gold': '#EAC385' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAC385] text-[#EAC385]

SCSS

$egyptian-gold: #EAC385;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAC385?

#EAC385 is Egyptian Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EAC385 warm or cool?

Egyptian Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Egyptian Gold?

Egyptian Gold 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 Egyptian Gold?

Egyptian Gold 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 Egyptian Gold?

You can download Egyptian Gold 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 Egyptian Gold?

The hex code is #EAC385. In RGB it's 234, 195, 133, and in HSL it's 37°, 71%, 72%.

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