Always Guilded

#8E763C reads as a warm, earthy yellow-brown with a muted golden cast, so it takes the shine off strong light rather than bouncing it back. In north-facing rooms it can feel more restrained and brown, with the yellow warmed down into a mellow, shaded tone. In south-facing light the gold in it comes forward and the colour looks richer and more open, without turning sharp. It sits well beside aged oak, walnut, tobacco leathers, linen whites and deeper reds, and it can also anchor painted joinery without feeling heavy. In Flat Matt it will look especially soft and absorbed; in Eggshell or Soft Sheen it gains a little more depth on woodwork and cupboards.

Use it in a study, snug or dining room where you want warmth without brightness. It works well with dark timber, camel or rust upholstery, and with cream or stone-coloured curtains.