Behr

Golden Aura

MQ4-08

Golden Aura carries a strong apricot-tan warmth that feels sunbaked rather than pastel. That orange base suits rooms with real daylight. Golden Aura can make a breakfast room or entry feel inviting, especially with terra-cotta tile or woven shades.

On large walls, the orange side will not hide. Pair it with cream millwork and dark bronze for balance. Cool marble nearby can make the warmth look stronger, so sample against counters before committing.

Color Codes

HEX
#d29e68
RGB Decimal
210, 158, 104
RGB Percent
82.4%, 62.0%, 40.8%
HSL
30.6, 54.1%, 61.6%
HSV
30.6, 50.5%, 82.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 24.8%, 50.5%, 17.6%
YIQ
167.4, 48.4, -5.9
XYZ
41.30, 39.15, 18.48
CIE Lab
68.86, 12.93, 35.59
CIE Luv
68.86, 39.11, 41.91
Hunter Lab
62.57, 12.03, 24.82
Decimal
13803112

Golden Aura in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Golden Aura under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Golden Aura under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

31°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

54%

Saturated

LRV

64.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes