Golden brown colour characterisation: colour codes, shades and mixing tips

The golden brown colour refers to the warm and earthy tones of nature, often found in the colours of sunsets or autumn leaves. This colour is created by combining brown and gold, bringing both the stability and warmth of brown and the brilliance and luxury of gold. Golden brown is thus a mid-range shade that exudes elegance and calm, but is not as striking as bright gold.

It is a popular choice in interior design and fashion, as it can be easily paired with other colours and adds warmth to a space. Golden brown conveys natural harmony and timeless elegance, encouraging a comfortable and welcoming environment. In addition, by varying the different shades of golden brown, exciting and deep visual effects can be achieved, enhancing the complexity and beauty of the designer.

RGB and HEX colour codes for golden brown

For the golden brown colour the RGB values are 153, 101, 21 and the corresponding HEX code is #996515.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#D4A017
RGB	rgb(212, 160, 23)
HSL	hsl(44, 80%, 46%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(44, 89%, 83%)
CMYK	cmyk(0, 25, 89, 17)
Contrasting colour	#2B5F9E
Complementary colour	#1F77B4

Dark and light shades of golden brown

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of golden brown

Golden brown is a warm, rich colour that can be perfectly complemented with different colour palettes. In the examples below we show you the complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colour palettes of golden brown.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

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The colour golden brown is a warm tone, created by a mixture of gold and brown. This colour often combines the brightness and warmth of gold with the earthy tones of brown, resulting in a rich, deep and bright hue. Golden brown is often associated with natural materials, such as the autumnal shades of wood or leaves.

What makes a golden brown colour?

The colour of golden brown depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is the ratio of the base colours: the mixing ratio of brown and gold will affect the final result. In addition, the quality and types of paint or material and the surface lighting conditions can also have a significant effect. The type and intensity of lighting, as well as the texture and material to which the colour is applied, will also affect the appearance of the golden brown colour.

How is the golden brown colour colour mixing possible?

In order to mix the golden brown colour, you first need to understand the two main colours, brown and gold. To produce the brown colour, mix red, yellow and blue. Then to achieve the golden colour, mix the yellow with a little orange and a little white. Finally, mix the gold and the brown colour until the desired golden brown shade is achieved.