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Appletini

#929637

RGB 146, 150, 55 · HSL 63°, 46%, 40% · CMYK 3, 0, 63, 41

Appletini is #929637 in HEX — rgb(146, 150, 55), hsl(63°, 46%, 40%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 63%, 41%).

Appletini pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 46%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#929637

RGB146, 150, 55

HSL63°, 46%, 40%

HSV63°, 63%, 59%

CMYK3, 0, 63, 41

Decimal9606711

CSS RGBrgb(146, 150, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 46%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 1.3 · #929437

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

ΔE 3.1 · #9B9B39

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 3.5 · #9B993E

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 3.7 · #9B983D

Dulux

Bean Shoot S19F9

ΔE 5 · #92903A

Behr

Mossy Rock 370F-6

ΔE 5 · #A19C3F

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 6.7 · #989746

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

ΔE 7.2 · #9C9C4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 8.1 · #91A135

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 10.3 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Mountain Botanical 6010-9

ΔE 10.6 · #7F9843

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 15.7 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 18 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 25 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 27.2 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 27.8 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#929637

#3C3795

Analogous

#956B37

#929637

#619537

Triadic

#929637

#379095

#953790

Split-Complementary

#929637

#376195

#6B3795

Tetradic

#929637

#37956B

#3C3795

#953761

Monochromatic

#24250E

#5A5D22

#929637

#BCC157

#D2D68F

Rectangle

#929637

#37953C

#3C3795

#953790

Compound

#929637

#619537

#3C3795

#6B3795

Variations

Lighter

#B7BD4C

#C4C77F

#D9DBB8

Darker

#75792A

#52541C

#30320F

Saturation

#737458

#909537

#A9B01C

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.64:1

Deuteranopia

#929637

#9D8F39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#929637

#95954C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#929637

#978C92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Appletini 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

#AD9D44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#929637

Daylight 5500K

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

#9AA269

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#383579

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: #929637;

CSS — background

background-color: #929637;

CSS Variable

--color-appletini: #929637;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'appletini': '#929637' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#929637] text-[#929637]

SCSS

$appletini: #929637;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #929637?

#929637 is Appletini, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #929637 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Appletini?

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

What colors pair well with Appletini?

Appletini 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 Appletini?

You can download Appletini 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 Appletini?

The hex code is #929637. In RGB it's 146, 150, 55, and in HSL it's 63°, 46%, 40%.

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