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Dirt Yellow

#926E2E

RGB 146, 110, 46 · HSL 38°, 52%, 38% · CMYK 0, 25, 68, 43

Dirt Yellow is #926E2E in HEX — rgb(146, 110, 46), hsl(38°, 52%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 68%, 43%).

Dirt Yellow pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 52%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#926E2E

RGB146, 110, 46

HSL38°, 52%, 38%

HSV38°, 68%, 57%

CMYK0, 25, 68, 43

Decimal9596462

CSS RGBrgb(146, 110, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 52%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 2.6 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 3.1 · #996F32

Behr

Wave Of Grain S290-7

ΔE 3.1 · #966D32

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 3.7 · #9D7638

Vista Paint

Golden Mist K-992

ΔE 5.2 · #9B733C

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 6.1 · #A17135

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich And Rare 893

ΔE 6.7 · #977540

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 7.2 · #9A6A35

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 8.6 · #826C34

PPG

Brown Basket 16-15

ΔE 9.3 · #AC7B44

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 10.9 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 12.8 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.9 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 15.5 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.6 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#926E2E

#2F5393

Analogous

#933C2F

#926E2E

#86932F

Triadic

#926E2E

#2F936E

#6E2F93

Split-Complementary

#926E2E

#2F8693

#3C2F93

Tetradic

#926E2E

#2F933C

#2F5393

#932F86

Monochromatic

#1F170A

#59431C

#926E2E

#C59849

#D8B983

Rectangle

#926E2E

#53932F

#2F5393

#6E2F93

Compound

#926E2E

#86932F

#2F5393

#3C2F93

Variations

Lighter

#C2923F

#CAAB76

#DCCDB4

Darker

#785923

#543D17

#32240C

Saturation

#706552

#936E2F

#AB7517

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.67:1

vs Black

4.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#926E2E

#84782D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#926E2E

#75753B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#926E2E

#93686E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Dirt Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#AD7F3E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#926E2E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A8462

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2E4977

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: #926E2E;

CSS — background

background-color: #926E2E;

CSS Variable

--color-dirt-yellow: #926E2E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dirt-yellow': '#926E2E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#926E2E] text-[#926E2E]

SCSS

$dirt-yellow: #926E2E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #926E2E?

#926E2E is Dirt Yellow, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #926E2E warm or cool?

Dirt Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dirt Yellow?

Dirt Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dirt Yellow?

Dirt Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dirt Yellow?

You can download Dirt Yellow 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 Dirt Yellow?

The hex code is #926E2E. In RGB it's 146, 110, 46, and in HSL it's 38°, 52%, 38%.

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