ORANGES

Golden

#F2D5C1

RGB 242, 213, 193 · HSL 24°, 65%, 85% · CMYK 0, 12, 20, 5

Golden is #F2D5C1 in HEX — rgb(242, 213, 193), hsl(24°, 65%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 20%, 5%).

Golden pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 65%, 85%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F2D5C1

RGB242, 213, 193

HSL24°, 65%, 85%

HSV24°, 20%, 95%

CMYK0, 12, 20, 5

Decimal15914433

CSS RGBrgb(242, 213, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 65%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 100

Exact match

PPG

Budding Peach 1198-2

ΔE 1 · #F3D4BF

Sherwin-Williams

Naive Peach SW6631

ΔE 1.3 · #F3D3BF

Valspar

French Cream 2006-6C

ΔE 1.3 · #F2D7C1

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Tan DE5212

ΔE 1.4 · #F7D8C4

Vista Paint

Here Comes the Sun C-33

ΔE 1.5 · #F0D1BD

Behr

Iced Apricot UL130-11

ΔE 1.6 · #EED5C1

Hallman-Lindsay

York Bisque historic-york-bisque

ΔE 2 · #F3D9C7

Kilz

Dusty Blush LC170-02

ΔE 2.6 · #EAD3BE

Dulux

Maiden's Blush S09G1

ΔE 2.7 · #F2D0BF

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.1 · #EFD6C7

Dutch Boy

Cheddar Corn DCP-1001

ΔE 3.2 · #F5DBC2

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 4.4 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 7.8 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.7 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#F2D5C1

#C0DEF2

Analogous

#F2C0C5

#F2D5C1

#F2EDC0

Triadic

#F2D5C1

#C0F2D4

#D4C0F2

Split-Complementary

#F2D5C1

#C0F2ED

#C0C5F2

Tetradic

#F2D5C1

#C5F2C0

#C0DEF2

#EDC0F2

Monochromatic

#D77D42

#E4A981

#F2D5C1

#FBF1EA

Rectangle

#F2D5C1

#DEF2C0

#C0DEF2

#D4C0F2

Compound

#F2D5C1

#F2EDC0

#C0DEF2

#C0C5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4DCCD

#F5E6DB

#F8F0EC

Darker

#E5A276

#CC6622

#793B12

Saturation

#E0D7D1

#F2D4C0

#F8D2B9

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D5C1

#E5DEC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D5C1

#DADAC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D5C1

#F2D3D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden 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

#F5CCAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D5C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D1D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#91C0DF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F2D5C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D5C1;

CSS Variable

--color-golden: #F2D5C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden': '#F2D5C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D5C1] text-[#F2D5C1]

SCSS

$golden: #F2D5C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D5C1?

#F2D5C1 is Golden, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D5C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden?

Golden 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?

Golden 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?

You can download Golden 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?

The hex code is #F2D5C1. In RGB it's 242, 213, 193, and in HSL it's 24°, 65%, 85%.

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