Little Greene Light Gold 53
| Official page: | Light Gold 53 |
| Code: | 53 |
| Name: | Light Gold |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Light Gold?
Little Greene 53 Light Gold adds a touch of warmth to any room with its soft and inviting glow. This color pairs beautifully with deep navy blue, creating a sophisticated and elegant contrast, while also harmonizing with crisp white for a classic and timeless look. The Light Gold hue effortlessly complements earthy greens, bringing a sense of nature indoors. Incorporating accents in rich chocolate brown can further enhance the cozy and luxurious feel of a space painted in this versatile shade.
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What are Little Greene Light Gold undertones?
Light Gold has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#D8BB5D
RGB code:
216, 187, 93
Is Little Greene Light Gold 53 cool or warm?
At 46° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
53 Light Gold HSL code: 46, 61%, 61%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Light Gold
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Light Gold:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Light Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Little Greene Woad and Mambo.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #d8bb5d | |
| RGB Decimal | 216, 187, 93 | |
| RGB Percent | 84.71%, 73.33%, 36.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 56.94% Value: 84.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 61, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.43 Yellow: 56.94 Key: 15.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 184.955 I: 47.487 Q: -23.118 | |
| XYZ | X: 48.067 Y: 50.932 Z: 17.652 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.638 a:-0.945 b:50.667 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.638 u:24.341 v:61.362 | |
| Decimal | 14203741 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.367, -4.67, 35.292 |
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Sunlight
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40YY 49/408
Golden Sands
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8246
Lime Mint
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Tarragon Glory 5
Dulux
True Joy
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Tarragon Glory 6
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45YY 51/365
Harvest Dusk
Dulux
8247
Lemongrass
Jotun
46
Yellow-Pink
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51
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow and Ball

8353
Jazz Yellow
Jotun
N391
Tikkurila

337
Giallo
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