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Sleepy Hamlet

#9B9028

RGB 155, 144, 40 · HSL 54°, 59%, 38% · CMYK 0, 7, 74, 39

Sleepy Hamlet is #9B9028 in HEX — rgb(155, 144, 40), hsl(54°, 59%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 74%, 39%).

Sleepy Hamlet pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 59%, 38%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9B9028

RGB155, 144, 40

HSL54°, 59%, 38%

HSV54°, 74%, 61%

CMYK0, 7, 74, 39

Decimal10194984

CSS RGBrgb(155, 144, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 59%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 3.7 · #9C8B1F

Vista Paint

Rain Boots C-801

ΔE 4.7 · #A49537

Behr

Bitter Lemon M310-6

ΔE 4.9 · #A19939

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 6.4 · #A5953B

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 7.2 · #AEA132

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 7.4 · #9B983D

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 7.8 · #9B993E

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 7.9 · #9E903B

Dulux

Plantain S18F9

ΔE 7.9 · #96913A

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 9.8 · #9D9101

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 13.3 · #B29445

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 13.9 · #B7A756

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.4 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20.1 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 22 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 24.9 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#9B9028

#28339A

Analogous

#9A5528

#9B9028

#6C9A28

Triadic

#9B9028

#289A8F

#8F289A

Split-Complementary

#9B9028

#286C9A

#55289A

Tetradic

#9B9028

#289A55

#28339A

#9A286C

Monochromatic

#201E08

#5D5618

#9B9028

#CEC040

#DED47D

Rectangle

#9B9028

#339A28

#28339A

#8F289A

Compound

#9B9028

#6C9A28

#28339A

#55289A

Variations

Lighter

#CBBC36

#D0C671

#DFDAB1

Darker

#7E741D

#585113

#34300A

Saturation

#726F50

#9A8F28

#AE9F14

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#9B9028

#9D8E2A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B9028

#929242

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B9028

#9F868D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sleepy Hamlet 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

#B49939

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B9028

Daylight 5500K

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

#A19E5D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#29317C

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: #9B9028;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B9028;

CSS Variable

--color-sleepy-hamlet: #9B9028;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sleepy-hamlet': '#9B9028' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B9028] text-[#9B9028]

SCSS

$sleepy-hamlet: #9B9028;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B9028?

#9B9028 is Sleepy Hamlet, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9B9028 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sleepy Hamlet?

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

What colors pair well with Sleepy Hamlet?

Sleepy Hamlet 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 Sleepy Hamlet?

You can download Sleepy Hamlet 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 Sleepy Hamlet?

The hex code is #9B9028. In RGB it's 155, 144, 40, and in HSL it's 54°, 59%, 38%.

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