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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View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Little Greene Light Gold 53 kids room
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Little Greene Light Gold 53 kids room
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Little Greene Light Gold 53 kids room
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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?

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Color wheel

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Light Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

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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Light Gold

Darker shades

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Light Gold

Complementary color scheme

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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HEX#d8bb5dCopy color code
RGB Decimal216, 187, 93Copy color code
RGB Percent84.71%, 73.33%, 36.47%Copy color code
HSVHue: 46° Saturation: 56.94% Value: 84.71%Copy color code
HSLhsl(46, 61, 61)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.43 Yellow: 56.94 Key: 15.29Copy color code
YIQY: 184.955 I: 47.487 Q: -23.118Copy color code
XYZX: 48.067 Y: 50.932 Z: 17.652Copy color code
CIE LabL:76.638 a:-0.945 b:50.667Copy color code
CIE LuvL:76.638 u:24.341 v:61.362Copy color code
Decimal14203741Copy color code
Hunter Lab71.367, -4.67, 35.292Copy color code
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