Goudbruin

Goudbruin is a color term in Dutch that describes a shade of brown with a golden or yellowish tint. The word is formed from goud (gold) and bruin (brown). It is a descriptive label rather than a standardized color name, and the exact hue can vary across contexts.

In practice, goudbruin covers a spectrum from light, warm browns with a noticeable golden sheen to deeper browns with amber or honey-like highlights. It is used across fashion, interior design, and visual arts to convey warmth, naturalness, and a sense of autumnal tones. The term is common in product descriptions, color palettes, and styling discussions in Dutch-speaking contexts.

In textiles and clothing, goudbruin fabrics and garments are described as warm neutrals that pair well with earth tones, creams, and greens. In hair coloring, goudbruin denotes a light to medium brown with golden highlights. In woodworking and finishes, a goudbruin glaze or patina suggests a warm, amber-brown surface that emphasizes grain and depth.

The shade can be influenced by lighting and material, making goudbruin a flexible descriptor rather than a fixed color. Dutch color palettes often use qualifiers such as licht goudbruin (light goudbruin) or donker goudbruin (dark goudbruin) to indicate intensity. The term is closely related to other warm brown hues and is commonly translated as golden brown in English.