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G.I.

#96834A

RGB 150, 131, 74 · HSL 45°, 34%, 44% · CMYK 0, 13, 51, 41

G.I. is #96834A in HEX — rgb(150, 131, 74), hsl(45°, 34%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 51%, 41%).

G.I. pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 34%, 44%. 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#96834A

RGB150, 131, 74

HSL45°, 34%, 44%

HSV45°, 51%, 59%

CMYK0, 13, 51, 41

Decimal9864010

CSS RGBrgb(150, 131, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 34%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lucky Bamboo PPU9-2

ΔE 1.9 · #93834C

PPG

Safari Scene 11-06

ΔE 2.7 · #9D8A50

Benjamin Moore

G.I. 2149-20

ΔE 2.8 · #96874A

Dulux

Yellow Nile S16D8

ΔE 2.8 · #947E49

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Glen DE5503

ΔE 3.4 · #8E824A

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 3.5 · #8C7F44

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

ΔE 4.8 · #8E773F

Vista Paint

Brown Mountain K-976

ΔE 5 · #8E7742

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 5.6 · #977A41

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.7 · #998F5B

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 7.2 · #A38759

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9 · #826C34

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.3 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.3 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.3 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 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

#96834A

#4A5D96

Analogous

#965D4A

#96834A

#83964A

Triadic

#96834A

#4A9683

#834A96

Split-Complementary

#96834A

#4A8396

#5D4A96

Tetradic

#96834A

#4A965D

#4A5D96

#964A83

Monochromatic

#302A18

#635731

#96834A

#BAA873

#D3C8A6

Rectangle

#96834A

#5D964A

#4A5D96

#834A96

Compound

#96834A

#83964A

#4A5D96

#5D4A96

Variations

Lighter

#B4A066

#C2B691

#D9D3C1

Darker

#7A6A3A

#554927

#322B16

Saturation

#7C7665

#96834A

#BB9625

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#96834A

#91864A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96834A

#868654

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96834A

#987C82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

G.I. 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

#B08F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96834A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D9477

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#44527B

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: #96834A;

CSS — background

background-color: #96834A;

CSS Variable

--color-g.i.: #96834A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'g.i.': '#96834A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96834A] text-[#96834A]

SCSS

$g.i.: #96834A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96834A?

#96834A is G.I., a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #96834A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with G.I.?

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

What colors pair well with G.I.?

G.I. 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 G.I.?

You can download G.I. 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 G.I.?

The hex code is #96834A. In RGB it's 150, 131, 74, and in HSL it's 45°, 34%, 44%.

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