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Ancient Maze

#969551

RGB 150, 149, 81 · HSL 59°, 30%, 45% · CMYK 0, 1, 46, 41

Ancient Maze is #969551 in HEX — rgb(150, 149, 81), hsl(59°, 30%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 46%, 41%).

Ancient Maze pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 30%, 45%. 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#969551

RGB150, 149, 81

HSL59°, 30%, 45%

HSV59°, 46%, 59%

CMYK0, 1, 46, 41

Decimal9868625

CSS RGBrgb(150, 149, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 30%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ancient Maze S18E7

Exact match

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 2.8 · #999950

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 3.3 · #9D9950

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 4 · #909853

Benjamin Moore

Olive 2147-20

ΔE 4 · #959247

PPG

Enough Is Enough 1117-7

ΔE 4.2 · #898C4A

Dunn-Edwards

Topiary DE5544

ΔE 4.4 · #8E9655

Vista Paint

Totally Cool C-786

ΔE 4.6 · #90984F

Kilz

Farmer'S Road LG130-01

ΔE 4.7 · #8A934E

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 5 · #9C9152

Behr

Retro Avocado PPU9-3

ΔE 5.1 · #958C45

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 12.5 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 13.7 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 20.4 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 21.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#969551

#505195

Analogous

#957250

#969551

#749550

Triadic

#969551

#509594

#945095

Split-Complementary

#969551

#507495

#725095

Tetradic

#969551

#509572

#505195

#955074

Monochromatic

#32311B

#636336

#969551

#B8B77A

#D2D2AC

Rectangle

#969551

#519550

#505195

#945095

Compound

#969551

#749550

#505195

#725095

Variations

Lighter

#B0AF6D

#C0C095

#D8D8C4

Darker

#79783F

#54532A

#313118

Saturation

#7D7D68

#959450

#BDBB28

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#969551

#9D9152

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#969551

#95955D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#969551

#9A8D92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ancient Maze 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

#B09C58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#969551

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DA17C

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.

#49497A

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: #969551;

CSS — background

background-color: #969551;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-maze: #969551;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-maze': '#969551' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#969551] text-[#969551]

SCSS

$ancient-maze: #969551;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #969551?

#969551 is Ancient Maze, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #969551 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Maze?

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

What colors pair well with Ancient Maze?

Ancient Maze 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 Ancient Maze?

You can download Ancient Maze 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 Ancient Maze?

The hex code is #969551. In RGB it's 150, 149, 81, and in HSL it's 59°, 30%, 45%.

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