Behr

Perennial Gold

S310-4

Perennial Gold is a muted golden tan with a straw-colored warmth. It feels sunlit, not brassy. The color suits dining rooms, entry walls, or traditional built-ins where a beige needs more life.

It plays well with medium wood and creamy trim. In north-facing spaces, the gold may dull into khaki. Add warm lamps or use it where daylight can keep the color awake.

Color Codes

HEX
#caaf81
RGB Decimal
202, 175, 129
RGB Percent
79.2%, 68.6%, 50.6%
HSL
37.8, 40.8%, 64.9%
HSV
37.8, 36.1%, 79.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 13.4%, 36.1%, 20.8%
YIQ
177.8, 30.9, -8.7
XYZ
43.65, 44.80, 27.12
CIE Lab
72.76, 3.17, 27.21
CIE Luv
72.76, 20.08, 35.53
Hunter Lab
66.93, 2.94, 20.81
Decimal
13283201

Perennial Gold 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 Perennial Gold under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Perennial Gold under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

69.6
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