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Gold Buff

#ECC481

RGB 236, 196, 129 · HSL 38°, 74%, 72% · CMYK 0, 17, 45, 7

Gold Buff is #ECC481 in HEX — rgb(236, 196, 129), hsl(38°, 74%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 45%, 7%).

Gold Buff pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 74%, 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#ECC481

RGB236, 196, 129

HSL38°, 74%, 72%

HSV38°, 45%, 93%

CMYK0, 17, 45, 7

Decimal15516801

CSS RGBrgb(236, 196, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 74%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 1.1 · #EEC784

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 1.2 · #EAC281

Benjamin Moore

York 2154-40

ΔE 1.4 · #EBC27D

Vista Paint

Sunset in Italy C-910

ΔE 1.5 · #EFC483

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 1.9 · #E7BF7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 2.1 · #F0C484

Behr

Charismatic PPU6-14

ΔE 2.1 · #E7C181

Dulux

Pale Sunshine S13G4

ΔE 2.7 · #F2C480

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #F0C282

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

ΔE 3.6 · #EFC488

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 4.8 · #F2CF86

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5.7 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 7.7 · #DFBD87

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#ECC481

#83AAEC

Analogous

#EC9183

#ECC481

#DEEC83

Triadic

#ECC481

#83ECC6

#C683EC

Split-Complementary

#ECC481

#83DEEC

#9183EC

Tetradic

#ECC481

#83EC91

#83AAEC

#EC83DE

Monochromatic

#BA801C

#E2A740

#ECC481

#F6E4C5

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#ECC481

#AAEC83

#83AAEC

#C683EC

Compound

#ECC481

#DEEC83

#83AAEC

#9183EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0D19C

#EFDBB9

#F3E9D9

Darker

#E7A93F

#B77B13

#6D4809

Saturation

#C7BCA8

#ECC683

#F6C879

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECC481

#DDCE81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECC481

#CCCC8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECC481

#EEBCC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Buff 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

#F0C07C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECC481

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEC5A0

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E8BDA

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: #ECC481;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECC481;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-buff: #ECC481;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-buff': '#ECC481' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECC481] text-[#ECC481]

SCSS

$gold-buff: #ECC481;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECC481?

#ECC481 is Gold Buff, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECC481 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Buff?

Gold Buff 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 Gold Buff?

Gold Buff 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 Gold Buff?

You can download Gold Buff 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 Gold Buff?

The hex code is #ECC481. In RGB it's 236, 196, 129, and in HSL it's 38°, 74%, 72%.

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