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River Bank

#979A63

RGB 151, 154, 99 · HSL 63°, 22%, 50% · CMYK 2, 0, 36, 40

River Bank is #979A63 in HEX — rgb(151, 154, 99), hsl(63°, 22%, 50%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 36%, 40%).

River Bank pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 22%, 50%. 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#979A63

RGB151, 154, 99

HSL63°, 22%, 50%

HSV63°, 36%, 60%

CMYK2, 0, 36, 40

Decimal9935459

CSS RGBrgb(151, 154, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 22%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

River Bank 380F-6

Exact match

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 1.5 · #989D67

PPG

Leafy Romaine 11-14

ΔE 1.7 · #949B64

Benjamin Moore

Ponderosa 531

ΔE 2.4 · #9D9B63

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 2.8 · #95945C

Vista Paint

Retro Avocado K-410

ΔE 3.3 · #9A9764

Dunn-Edwards

Cocktail Olive DE5564

ΔE 3.4 · #9FA36C

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 4 · #9F9E61

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 4.7 · #9E9764

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 5.2 · #919365

Dulux

Banana Palm S19E6

ΔE 5.6 · #97A263

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 6.6 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.6 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 10.1 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 14.9 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 18.1 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#979A63

#66639C

Analogous

#9C8263

#979A63

#7D9C63

Triadic

#979A63

#63999C

#9C6399

Split-Complementary

#979A63

#637D9C

#82639C

Tetradic

#979A63

#639C82

#66639C

#9C637D

Monochromatic

#3D3E28

#6B6D46

#979A63

#B7B992

#D6D7C1

Rectangle

#979A63

#639C66

#66639C

#9C6399

Compound

#979A63

#7D9C63

#66639C

#82639C

Variations

Lighter

#ADAF83

#BFC1A4

#D9D9CC

Darker

#7B7E4E

#555735

#32331E

Saturation

#878877

#999C63

#C5CD32

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#979A63

#9F9564

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#979A63

#99996C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#979A63

#9B9397

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

River Bank 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

#B1A065

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#979A63

Daylight 5500K

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

#9EA58A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#545187

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #979A63;

CSS — background

background-color: #979A63;

CSS Variable

--color-river-bank: #979A63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-bank': '#979A63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#979A63] text-[#979A63]

SCSS

$river-bank: #979A63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #979A63?

#979A63 is River Bank, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #979A63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Bank?

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

What colors pair well with River Bank?

River Bank 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 River Bank?

You can download River Bank 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 River Bank?

The hex code is #979A63. In RGB it's 151, 154, 99, and in HSL it's 63°, 22%, 50%.

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