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Governor's Gold
#EFD596
Sitting at HSL 42°, 74%, 76%, Governor's Gold reads airy and warm. The high saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Governor's Gold CW-395
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #EFD596?
#EFD596 is Governor's Gold, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #EFD596 warm or cool?
Governor's Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Governor's Gold?
Governor's 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 Governor's Gold?
Governor's 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 Governor's Gold?
You can download Governor's 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 RGB value of #EFD596?
#EFD596 converts to RGB 239, 213, 150.