ORANGES

Golden Hour

#F1B457

RGB 241, 180, 87 · HSL 36°, 85%, 64% · CMYK 0, 25, 64, 5

Golden Hour is #F1B457 in HEX — rgb(241, 180, 87), hsl(36°, 85%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 64%, 5%).

Golden Hour pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 85%, 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#F1B457

RGB241, 180, 87

HSL36°, 85%, 64%

HSV36°, 64%, 95%

CMYK0, 25, 64, 5

Decimal15840343

CSS RGBrgb(241, 180, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 85%, 64%)

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PPG

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Dunn-Edwards

Marigold DE5291

ΔE 3.3 · #F9BB59

Dulux

Crunch S12H6

ΔE 3.7 · #F2B45F

Benjamin Moore

Pan 181

ΔE 4 · #EDB45E

Behr

Sahara Shade 310D-5

ΔE 4.3 · #E4A94A

Sherwin-Williams

Butterfield SW6676

ΔE 4.3 · #F7BE5B

Vista Paint

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ΔE 4.7 · #FFC163

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 4.9 · #E2AE4D

Kobra

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ΔE 5 · #F4AF5B

Kilz

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ΔE 5.2 · #FCC266

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 5.8 · #EFA94A

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 6.5 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8.1 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.9 · #ECC363

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

#F1B457

#5594F1

Analogous

#F16555

#F1B457

#E2F155

Triadic

#F1B457

#55F1B3

#B355F1

Split-Complementary

#F1B457

#55E2F1

#6555F1

Tetradic

#F1B457

#55F165

#5594F1

#F155E2

Monochromatic

#A0650D

#E79213

#F1B457

#F7D39C

#FDF2E3

Rectangle

#F1B457

#94F155

#5594F1

#B355F1

Compound

#F1B457

#E2F155

#5594F1

#6555F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4C277

#F0D0A0

#F2E3CC

Darker

#F29913

#AE6B06

#673E01

Saturation

#BBA88C

#F1B355

#F8B44E

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1B457

#D9C655

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1B457

#C0C069

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1B457

#F3ABB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Hour 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

#F4B45C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1B457

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B981

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#377ADF

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: #F1B457;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1B457;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-hour: #F1B457;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-hour': '#F1B457' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1B457] text-[#F1B457]

SCSS

$golden-hour: #F1B457;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1B457?

#F1B457 is Golden Hour, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1B457 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Hour?

Golden Hour 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 Hour?

Golden Hour 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 Hour?

You can download Golden Hour 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 Hour?

The hex code is #F1B457. In RGB it's 241, 180, 87, and in HSL it's 36°, 85%, 64%.

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