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Antique Gold

#F8BA38

RGB 248, 186, 56 · HSL 41°, 93%, 60% · CMYK 0, 25, 77, 3

Antique Gold is #F8BA38 in HEX — rgb(248, 186, 56), hsl(41°, 93%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 77%, 3%).

Antique Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 93%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F8BA38

RGB248, 186, 56

HSL41°, 93%, 60%

HSV41°, 77%, 97%

CMYK0, 25, 77, 3

Decimal16300600

CSS RGBrgb(248, 186, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 93%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Antique Gold K-521

Exact match

Behr

Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A

ΔE 1.7 · #F7B932

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 2.5 · #F5B72E

Valspar

Golden Treasure 3004-1A

ΔE 2.8 · #FCC13D

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 3.2 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 3.2 · #FFBA38

Dulux

Banana Boat S14H8

ΔE 3.5 · #FDC138

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 4 · #F9B82B

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 4.3 · #FFBE47

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7.1 · #FECA43

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 8.7 · #FDCC4E

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 9.9 · #E4A010

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 10.8 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 10.9 · #FFB953

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 12.6 · #FAD140

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#F8BA38

#3A76F8

Analogous

#F85D3A

#F8BA38

#D5F83A

Triadic

#F8BA38

#3AF8BC

#BC3AF8

Split-Complementary

#F8BA38

#3AD5F8

#5D3AF8

Tetradic

#F8BA38

#3AF85D

#3A76F8

#F83AD5

Monochromatic

#946705

#DD9A08

#F8BA38

#FBD584

#FDEECE

Rectangle

#F8BA38

#76F83A

#3A76F8

#BC3AF8

Compound

#F8BA38

#D5F83A

#3A76F8

#5D3AF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9C962

#F2D491

#F3E4C4

Darker

#F2A603

#A87300

#624300

Saturation

#B5A37D

#F8BC3A

#FBBD37

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8BA38

#E1CC35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8BA38

#C6C658

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8BA38

#FBAFBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Antique Gold brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F9B845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8BA38

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7BD69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1F5EE5

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: #F8BA38;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8BA38;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-gold: #F8BA38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-gold': '#F8BA38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8BA38] text-[#F8BA38]

SCSS

$antique-gold: #F8BA38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8BA38?

#F8BA38 is Antique Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8BA38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique Gold?

Antique Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Antique Gold?

Antique Gold pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Antique Gold?

You can download Antique 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 hex code for Antique Gold?

The hex code is #F8BA38. In RGB it's 248, 186, 56, and in HSL it's 41°, 93%, 60%.

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