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Nick’s Nook

#909062

RGB 144, 144, 98 · HSL 60°, 19%, 47% · CMYK 0, 0, 32, 44

Nick’s Nook is #909062 in HEX — rgb(144, 144, 98), hsl(60°, 19%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 32%, 44%).

Nick’s Nook pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 19%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#909062

RGB144, 144, 98

HSL60°, 19%, 47%

HSV60°, 32%, 56%

CMYK0, 0, 32, 44

Decimal9474146

CSS RGBrgb(144, 144, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 19%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 1.3 · #919365

Vista Paint

Green Cast C-408

ΔE 1.4 · #909262

Dulux

Nick's Nook S18D6

ΔE 1.4 · #908E62

Dunn-Edwards

Military Green DE5530

ΔE 2.2 · #969565

Kilz

Africa LF280-02

ΔE 2.6 · #958F61

PPG

Paid In Full 1115-6

ΔE 3 · #8C8E65

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 504

ΔE 3 · #8B895E

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 4 · #858757

Behr

Exotic Palm HDC-SP14-2

ΔE 4 · #91986B

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 5 · #88915D

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.1 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.7 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.3 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 7.5 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 11.9 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#909062

#61618F

Analogous

#8F7861

#909062

#788F61

Triadic

#909062

#618F8F

#8F618F

Split-Complementary

#909062

#61788F

#78618F

Tetradic

#909062

#618F78

#61618F

#8F6178

Monochromatic

#343423

#616142

#909062

#B1B18C

#CFCFB9

Rectangle

#909062

#618F61

#61618F

#8F618F

Compound

#909062

#788F61

#61618F

#78618F

Variations

Lighter

#A7A77E

#BBBBA1

#D6D6C9

Darker

#73734D

#505034

#2F2F1E

Saturation

#7F7F71

#8F8F61

#BFBF31

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#909062

#958D63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#909062

#909069

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#909062

#938A8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nick’s Nook brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#AB9965

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#909062

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#999E89

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4C4C7F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #909062;

CSS — background

background-color: #909062;

CSS Variable

--color-nick’s-nook: #909062;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nick’s-nook': '#909062' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#909062] text-[#909062]

SCSS

$nick’s-nook: #909062;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #909062?

#909062 is Nick’s Nook, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #909062 warm or cool?

Nick’s Nook reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nick’s Nook?

Nick’s Nook works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Nick’s Nook?

Nick’s Nook pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Nick’s Nook?

You can download Nick’s Nook on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Nick’s Nook?

The hex code is #909062. In RGB it's 144, 144, 98, and in HSL it's 60°, 19%, 47%.

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