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Spring Fancy

#959143

RGB 149, 145, 67 · HSL 57°, 38%, 42% · CMYK 0, 3, 55, 42

Spring Fancy is #959143 in HEX — rgb(149, 145, 67), hsl(57°, 38%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 55%, 42%).

Spring Fancy pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 38%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#959143

RGB149, 145, 67

HSL57°, 38%, 42%

HSV57°, 55%, 58%

CMYK0, 3, 55, 42

Decimal9802051

CSS RGBrgb(149, 145, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 38%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Olive 2147-20

ΔE 1.7 · #959247

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 2.4 · #8E8E41

Behr

Tangy Dill HDC-FL13-8

ΔE 2.7 · #9B9247

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 2.7 · #989746

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetable Garden DE5524

ΔE 3.3 · #8B8C40

Dulux

Bean Shoot S19F9

ΔE 3.9 · #92903A

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 4.1 · #9D9950

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 4.4 · #999950

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 5.8 · #9F9049

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 6 · #9E903B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 12.4 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 15.9 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 19.2 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 24.5 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 24.7 · #B29B79

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

#959143

#424694

Analogous

#946742

#959143

#6F9442

Triadic

#959143

#429490

#904294

Split-Complementary

#959143

#426F94

#674294

Tetradic

#959143

#429467

#424694

#94426F

Monochromatic

#2A2913

#5F5C2B

#959143

#BBB768

#D3D09C

Rectangle

#959143

#469442

#424694

#904294

Compound

#959143

#6F9442

#424694

#674294

Variations

Lighter

#B6B15C

#C3C08A

#D9D8BD

Darker

#787433

#545122

#313013

Saturation

#77765F

#949042

#B5AE21

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#959143

#9A8E44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#959143

#929253

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#959143

#99888E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spring Fancy 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

#AF994D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#959143

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9E72

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.

#3E4178

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: #959143;

CSS — background

background-color: #959143;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-fancy: #959143;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-fancy': '#959143' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#959143] text-[#959143]

SCSS

$spring-fancy: #959143;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #959143?

#959143 is Spring Fancy, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #959143 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Fancy?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Fancy?

Spring Fancy 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 Spring Fancy?

You can download Spring Fancy 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 Spring Fancy?

The hex code is #959143. In RGB it's 149, 145, 67, and in HSL it's 57°, 38%, 42%.

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