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Golden Sand

#EDB959

RGB 237, 185, 89 · HSL 39°, 80%, 64% · CMYK 0, 22, 62, 7

Golden Sand is #EDB959 in HEX — rgb(237, 185, 89), hsl(39°, 80%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 62%, 7%).

Golden Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 80%, 64%. 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#EDB959

RGB237, 185, 89

HSL39°, 80%, 64%

HSV39°, 62%, 93%

CMYK0, 22, 62, 7

Decimal15579481

CSS RGBrgb(237, 185, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 80%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Sand S13H6

Exact match

PPG

Yellow Coneflower 1209-5

ΔE 1.2 · #EDB856

Sherwin-Williams

Bee SW6683

ΔE 2.8 · #F1BA55

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 3.4 · #E3B557

Vista Paint

Serengeti Song K-529

ΔE 3.6 · #E1B150

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 3.9 · #EABE5B

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 4 · #EBBF5C

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 4.3 · #E3AE4B

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 4.7 · #FCC266

Valspar

Afternoon Tea 3002-3B

ΔE 4.7 · #F4B65B

Dunn-Edwards

Marigold DE5291

ΔE 4.9 · #F9BB59

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.8 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 6.7 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.9 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.6 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#EDB959

#5A8DED

Analogous

#ED705A

#EDB959

#D7ED5A

Triadic

#EDB959

#5AEDB9

#B95AED

Split-Complementary

#EDB959

#5AD7ED

#705AED

Tetradic

#EDB959

#5AED70

#5A8DED

#ED5AD7

Monochromatic

#9C6C11

#E19B19

#EDB959

#F4D69F

#FCF3E3

Rectangle

#EDB959

#8DED5A

#5A8DED

#B95AED

Compound

#EDB959

#D7ED5A

#5A8DED

#705AED

Variations

Lighter

#F0C77B

#EDD3A2

#F1E4CD

Darker

#EBA21A

#A9710B

#644304

Saturation

#B9AA8D

#EDB95A

#F6BC51

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDB959

#DAC758

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDB959

#C3C36C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDB959

#EFAFB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Sand 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

#F1B75E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDB959

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEBC82

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3C73DA

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: #EDB959;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDB959;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-sand: #EDB959;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-sand': '#EDB959' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDB959] text-[#EDB959]

SCSS

$golden-sand: #EDB959;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDB959?

#EDB959 is Golden Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDB959 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Sand?

Golden Sand 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 Sand?

Golden Sand 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 Sand?

You can download Golden Sand 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 Sand?

The hex code is #EDB959. In RGB it's 237, 185, 89, and in HSL it's 39°, 80%, 64%.

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