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Splendor Gold

#FFA538

RGB 255, 165, 56 · HSL 33°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 35, 78, 0

Splendor Gold is #FFA538 in HEX — rgb(255, 165, 56), hsl(33°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 78%, 0%).

Splendor Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 100%, 61%. 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#FFA538

RGB255, 165, 56

HSL33°, 100%, 61%

HSV33°, 78%, 100%

CMYK0, 35, 78, 0

Decimal16753976

CSS RGBrgb(255, 165, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Splendor Gold P250-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 1.7 · #FFA235

Valspar

Sunset Glow 3009-2

ΔE 3.8 · #FFAB37

Dulux

Golden Dragon SB7B8

ΔE 5.3 · #FBA528

Vista Paint

Pieces of Eight C-961

ΔE 5.6 · #FFAD34

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 5.7 · #F59724

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 6.1 · #FFAF38

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 6.2 · #FFAF37

RAL

Luminous Bright Orange 2007

ΔE 7.4 · #FFA420

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 7.6 · #FA9B40

Sherwin-Williams

Osage Orange SW6890

ΔE 8.5 · #F4A045

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 9.4 · #FF963A

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 11 · #ED9B44

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12.2 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FFA538

#3892FF

Analogous

#FF4238

#FFA538

#F5FF38

Triadic

#FFA538

#38FFA5

#A538FF

Split-Complementary

#FFA538

#38F5FF

#4238FF

Tetradic

#FFA538

#38FF42

#3892FF

#FF38F5

Monochromatic

#9E5700

#EB8100

#FFA538

#FFC885

#FFEAD1

Rectangle

#FFA538

#92FF38

#3892FF

#A538FF

Compound

#FFA538

#F5FF38

#3892FF

#4238FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFB760

#F6C891

#F5DFC4

Darker

#F98900

#AB5E00

#643700

Saturation

#B99F7E

#FFA538

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFA538

#D9C531

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFA538

#B9B951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFA538

#FF9DA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Splendor Gold 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

#FFA845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFA538

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECAD69

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.

#227AE6

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: #FFA538;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFA538;

CSS Variable

--color-splendor-gold: #FFA538;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'splendor-gold': '#FFA538' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFA538] text-[#FFA538]

SCSS

$splendor-gold: #FFA538;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFA538?

#FFA538 is Splendor Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFA538 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Splendor Gold?

Splendor 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 Splendor Gold?

Splendor 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 Splendor Gold?

You can download Splendor 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 Splendor Gold?

The hex code is #FFA538. In RGB it's 255, 165, 56, and in HSL it's 33°, 100%, 61%.

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