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Bold Gold

#EAD56D

RGB 234, 213, 109 · HSL 50°, 75%, 67% · CMYK 0, 9, 53, 8

Bold Gold is #EAD56D in HEX — rgb(234, 213, 109), hsl(50°, 75%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 53%, 8%).

Bold Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 75%, 67%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EAD56D

RGB234, 213, 109

HSL50°, 75%, 67%

HSV50°, 53%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 53, 8

Decimal15390061

CSS RGBrgb(234, 213, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 75%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 2.2 · #E4D066

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 3.1 · #E3D16E

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #F1D875

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 3.3 · #EDD26F

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 3.4 · #EFDE75

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 3.4 · #EFDE74

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4 · #F4D96C

Behr

Feather Gold 380D-4

ΔE 4.8 · #EEDB69

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 5 · #ECDF7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Broadway Lights 856

ΔE 6.3 · #FFE07B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.4 · #F2D964

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 7.4 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.5 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.4 · #F5D27B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 10.4 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EAD56D

#6C81EA

Analogous

#EA966C

#EAD56D

#C0EA6C

Triadic

#EAD56D

#6CEAD5

#D56CEA

Split-Complementary

#EAD56D

#6CC0EA

#966CEA

Tetradic

#EAD56D

#6CEA96

#6C81EA

#EA6CC0

Monochromatic

#A58E18

#E0C229

#EAD56D

#F4E8AF

#FCF9E9

Rectangle

#EAD56D

#81EA6C

#6C81EA

#D56CEA

Compound

#EAD56D

#C0EA6C

#6C81EA

#966CEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDD89

#EDE2AC

#F1ECD2

Darker

#E6C72C

#AB9210

#665608

Saturation

#BEB798

#EAD56C

#F4DC61

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD56D

#E8D66E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD56D

#D9D981

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD56D

#EEC9D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bold Gold brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#EFCC6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD56D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD191

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B63D7

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: #EAD56D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD56D;

CSS Variable

--color-bold-gold: #EAD56D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bold-gold': '#EAD56D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD56D] text-[#EAD56D]

SCSS

$bold-gold: #EAD56D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD56D?

#EAD56D is Bold Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD56D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bold Gold?

Bold Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Bold Gold?

Bold Gold pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bold Gold?

You can download Bold 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 Bold Gold?

The hex code is #EAD56D. In RGB it's 234, 213, 109, and in HSL it's 50°, 75%, 67%.

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