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Jalapeno

#9A8D3F

RGB 154, 141, 63 · HSL 51°, 42%, 43% · CMYK 0, 8, 59, 40

Jalapeno is #9A8D3F in HEX — rgb(154, 141, 63), hsl(51°, 42%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 59%, 40%).

Jalapeno pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 42%, 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#9A8D3F

RGB154, 141, 63

HSL51°, 42%, 43%

HSV51°, 59%, 60%

CMYK0, 8, 59, 40

Decimal10128703

CSS RGBrgb(154, 141, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 42%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Jalapeno DE5489

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Willow 2150-10

ΔE 2.8 · #A08D40

Behr

Tangy Dill HDC-FL13-8

ΔE 3.1 · #9B9247

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 3.5 · #9E903B

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 3.8 · #9F9049

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 4.1 · #978E47

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

ΔE 4.3 · #959143

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 6.1 · #8E8E41

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 6.3 · #989746

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 6.6 · #9D9950

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7.7 · #AEA04B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.7 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 14.1 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20.8 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 22.3 · #8F6E46

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#9A8D3F

#404D9C

Analogous

#9C6040

#9A8D3F

#7B9C40

Triadic

#9A8D3F

#409C8E

#8E409C

Split-Complementary

#9A8D3F

#407B9C

#60409C

Tetradic

#9A8D3F

#409C60

#404D9C

#9C407B

Monochromatic

#2F2B13

#655C29

#9A8D3F

#C1B367

#D7CE9D

Rectangle

#9A8D3F

#4D9C40

#404D9C

#8E409C

Compound

#9A8D3F

#7B9C40

#404D9C

#60409C

Variations

Lighter

#BCAD5A

#C7BE89

#DBD7BD

Darker

#7E7331

#585020

#342F12

Saturation

#7B7760

#9C8E40

#BCA420

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.26:1

Deuteranopia

#9A8D3F

#9A8D40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A8D3F

#8F8F4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A8D3F

#9D858B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Jalapeno 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

#B3964A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A8D3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A09B6F

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.

#3C467E

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: #9A8D3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A8D3F;

CSS Variable

--color-jalapeno: #9A8D3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jalapeno': '#9A8D3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A8D3F] text-[#9A8D3F]

SCSS

$jalapeno: #9A8D3F;

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#AD9B4A · ΔE 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A8D3F?

#9A8D3F is Jalapeno, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9A8D3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jalapeno?

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

What colors pair well with Jalapeno?

Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno?

You can download Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno?

The hex code is #9A8D3F. In RGB it's 154, 141, 63, and in HSL it's 51°, 42%, 43%.

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