ORANGES

Gold Tone

#FFC14A

RGB 255, 193, 74 · HSL 39°, 100%, 65% · CMYK 0, 24, 71, 0

Gold Tone is #FFC14A in HEX — rgb(255, 193, 74), hsl(39°, 100%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 71%, 0%).

Gold Tone pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 65%. 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#FFC14A

RGB255, 193, 74

HSL39°, 100%, 65%

HSV39°, 71%, 100%

CMYK0, 24, 71, 0

Decimal16761162

CSS RGBrgb(255, 193, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gold Tone 3001-1C

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 1.7 · #FFBE47

Behr

Fuzzy Duckling P270-5

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC64F

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Delight DE5306

ΔE 4.1 · #FFC355

Vista Paint

Firefly Glow K-553

ΔE 4.3 · #FFBA40

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 6.1 · #FFBA38

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 6.1 · #FBB736

Dulux

Sharp Yellow S16G7 · SB7A9

ΔE 6.4 · #EBB943

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 6.5 · #F7B74E

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 6.9 · #FDCC4E

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7.4 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 7.6 · #FFB953

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12.6 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.2 · #FAD140

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 14.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#FFC14A

#4D8BFF

Analogous

#FF674D

#FFC14A

#E4FF4D

Triadic

#FFC14A

#4DFFC1

#C14DFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC14A

#4DE4FF

#674DFF

Tetradic

#FFC14A

#4DFF67

#4D8BFF

#FF4DE4

Monochromatic

#B37400

#FFA600

#FFC14A

#FFDB99

#FFF6E5

Rectangle

#FFC14A

#8BFF4D

#4D8BFF

#C14DFF

Compound

#FFC14A

#E4FF4D

#4D8BFF

#674DFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCD70

#F7D79C

#F6E6CA

Darker

#FFA90A

#B67700

#6A4500

Saturation

#C1AE8B

#FFC14D

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC14A

#E8D348

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC14A

#CDCD65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC14A

#FFB6C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gold Tone 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

#FFBD53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC14A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC277

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.

#3272E8

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: #FFC14A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC14A;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-tone: #FFC14A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-tone': '#FFC14A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC14A] text-[#FFC14A]

SCSS

$gold-tone: #FFC14A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC14A?

#FFC14A is Gold Tone, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC14A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Tone?

Gold Tone 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 Gold Tone?

Gold Tone 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 Gold Tone?

You can download Gold Tone 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 Gold Tone?

The hex code is #FFC14A. In RGB it's 255, 193, 74, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 65%.

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