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Sedge Grasses

#9A8841

RGB 154, 136, 65 · HSL 48°, 41%, 43% · CMYK 0, 12, 58, 40

Sedge Grasses is #9A8841 in HEX — rgb(154, 136, 65), hsl(48°, 41%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 58%, 40%).

Sedge Grasses pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 41%, 43%. 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#9A8841

RGB154, 136, 65

HSL48°, 41%, 43%

HSV48°, 58%, 60%

CMYK0, 12, 58, 40

Decimal10127425

CSS RGBrgb(154, 136, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 41%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Plantation Island S17E8

ΔE 2.1 · #9B8744

Dunn-Edwards

Eden Prairie DE5461

ΔE 2.2 · #95863C

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 3.2 · #9F9049

Benjamin Moore

Willow 2150-10

ΔE 3.5 · #A08D40

Behr

Madagascar UL180-3

ΔE 3.9 · #9C8443

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 4.3 · #99894A

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 5.2 · #9D8344

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 7.2 · #A98840

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 8.1 · #A7843E

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 8.5 · #9D9950

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.7 · #B29445

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 9.8 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 18.3 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#9A8841

#41539B

Analogous

#9B5C41

#9A8841

#809B41

Triadic

#9A8841

#419B89

#89419B

Split-Complementary

#9A8841

#41809B

#5C419B

Tetradic

#9A8841

#419B5C

#41539B

#9B4180

Monochromatic

#2F2914

#65592A

#9A8841

#C0AE68

#D6CB9E

Rectangle

#9A8841

#539B41

#41539B

#89419B

Compound

#9A8841

#809B41

#41539B

#5C419B

Variations

Lighter

#BAA75B

#C6BA89

#DBD5BE

Darker

#7D6E32

#584D21

#342D13

Saturation

#7B7660

#9B8941

#BB9C20

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

3.52:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.97:1

Deuteranopia

#9A8841

#978A42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A8841

#8B8B4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A8841

#9D8086

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sedge Grasses 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

#B3934C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A8841

Daylight 5500K

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

#A09870

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.

#3D4A7E

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: #9A8841;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A8841;

CSS Variable

--color-sedge-grasses: #9A8841;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sedge-grasses': '#9A8841' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A8841] text-[#9A8841]

SCSS

$sedge-grasses: #9A8841;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A8841?

#9A8841 is Sedge Grasses, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9A8841 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sedge Grasses?

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

What colors pair well with Sedge Grasses?

Sedge Grasses 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 Sedge Grasses?

You can download Sedge Grasses 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 Sedge Grasses?

The hex code is #9A8841. In RGB it's 154, 136, 65, and in HSL it's 48°, 41%, 43%.

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