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Extra Mile

#91916D

RGB 145, 145, 109 · HSL 60°, 14%, 50% · CMYK 0, 0, 25, 43

Extra Mile is #91916D in HEX — rgb(145, 145, 109), hsl(60°, 14%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 43%).

Extra Mile pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 14%, 50%. 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#91916D

RGB145, 145, 109

HSL60°, 14%, 50%

HSV60°, 25%, 57%

CMYK0, 0, 25, 43

Decimal9539949

CSS RGBrgb(145, 145, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 14%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Twig Basket 740D-5

ΔE 0.7 · #91926D

PPG

Playing Hooky 1123-6

ΔE 2.5 · #8B8C6B

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 2.7 · #969873

Valspar

Prairie Brush 6003-4B

ΔE 2.7 · #98956E

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 2.8 · #8F8B66

Dulux

Rowntree S18C5

ΔE 3 · #8E8D6E

Kilz

Avocado Mask LG120-01

ΔE 3.3 · #8E946C

Benjamin Moore

Thayer CSP-825

ΔE 3.8 · #959577

Dunn-Edwards

Woodland Walk DE5537

ΔE 3.9 · #8B8D63

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Verbena SW7726

ΔE 4.5 · #9D986F

Vista Paint

Sandalwood Tan K-962

ΔE 4.8 · #918B6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 5.5 · #919365

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 8.2 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.5 · #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

#91916D

#6E6E91

Analogous

#91806E

#91916D

#80916E

Triadic

#91916D

#6E9191

#916E91

Split-Complementary

#91916D

#6E7F91

#7F6E91

Tetradic

#91916D

#6E9180

#6E6E91

#916E80

Monochromatic

#3A3A2C

#66664D

#91916D

#B2B299

#D3D3C5

Rectangle

#91916D

#6E916E

#6E6E91

#916E91

Compound

#91916D

#80916E

#6E6E91

#7F6E91

Variations

Lighter

#A7A78B

#BCBCA9

#D7D7CE

Darker

#757557

#51513B

#2F2F22

Saturation

#85857A

#91916E

#C8C837

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#91916D

#958E6E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#91916D

#919173

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#91916D

#938C8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Extra Mile 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

#AC996D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#91916D

Daylight 5500K

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

#999E91

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.

#515187

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #91916D;

CSS — background

background-color: #91916D;

CSS Variable

--color-extra-mile: #91916D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extra-mile': '#91916D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#91916D] text-[#91916D]

SCSS

$extra-mile: #91916D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #91916D?

#91916D is Extra Mile, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #91916D warm or cool?

Extra Mile reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Extra Mile?

Extra Mile works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Extra Mile?

Extra Mile 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 Extra Mile?

You can download Extra Mile 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 Extra Mile?

The hex code is #91916D. In RGB it's 145, 145, 109, and in HSL it's 60°, 14%, 50%.

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