ORANGES

Golden Chime

#EEB574

RGB 238, 181, 116 · HSL 32°, 78%, 69% · CMYK 0, 24, 51, 7

Golden Chime is #EEB574 in HEX — rgb(238, 181, 116), hsl(32°, 78%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 51%, 7%).

Golden Chime pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 78%, 69%. 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#EEB574

RGB238, 181, 116

HSL32°, 78%, 69%

HSV32°, 51%, 93%

CMYK0, 24, 51, 7

Decimal15644020

CSS RGBrgb(238, 181, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 78%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunburst PPU6-3

ΔE 1.3 · #ECB370

Vista Paint

Seville Orange K-570

ΔE 2 · #F0B87A

Benjamin Moore

Gamboge CW-285

ΔE 2.4 · #E7B372

Valspar

Orange Cream 2006-1C

ΔE 2.4 · #F4B779

Sherwin-Williams

Papaya SW6661

ΔE 2.6 · #EFB97B

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Dawn DE5277

ΔE 3.1 · #F6BC77

Kilz

Pommery Mustard LD150-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E7B576

PPG

Bold Butterscotch 12-08

ΔE 3.8 · #E6B570

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 4.4 · #E5A96B

Dulux

Evening Sunset S10G5

ΔE 4.5 · #EDAC6D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 4.6 · #F0B67E

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 4.7 · #E6B771

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 4.8 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.8 · #DCB771

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.9 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#EEB574

#72ACEE

Analogous

#EE7672

#EEB574

#E9EE72

Triadic

#EEB574

#72EEB4

#B472EE

Split-Complementary

#EEB574

#72E9EE

#7672EE

Tetradic

#EEB574

#72EE76

#72ACEE

#EE72E9

Monochromatic

#B16916

#E5902E

#EEB574

#F6D8B6

#FCF3E8

Rectangle

#EEB574

#ACEE72

#72ACEE

#B472EE

Compound

#EEB574

#E9EE72

#72ACEE

#7672EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1C38E

#EFD2B0

#F2E4D4

Darker

#EA932F

#B4660E

#6B3C06

Saturation

#C2B19D

#EEB472

#F6B56A

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEB574

#D6C773

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEB574

#C0C07F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEB574

#EFAEB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Chime 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

#F2B472

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEB574

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB996

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.

#5091DB

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: #EEB574;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEB574;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-chime: #EEB574;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-chime': '#EEB574' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEB574] text-[#EEB574]

SCSS

$golden-chime: #EEB574;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEB574?

#EEB574 is Golden Chime, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEB574 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Chime?

Golden Chime 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 Chime?

Golden Chime 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 Chime?

You can download Golden Chime 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 Chime?

The hex code is #EEB574. In RGB it's 238, 181, 116, and in HSL it's 32°, 78%, 69%.

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