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Grassy Savannah

#9B9279

RGB 155, 146, 121 · HSL 44°, 15%, 54% · CMYK 0, 6, 22, 39

Grassy Savannah is #9B9279 in HEX — rgb(155, 146, 121), hsl(44°, 15%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 39%).

Grassy Savannah pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 15%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9B9279

RGB155, 146, 121

HSL44°, 15%, 54%

HSV44°, 22%, 61%

CMYK0, 6, 22, 39

Decimal10195577

CSS RGBrgb(155, 146, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 15%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 0.8 · #9D947B

Dunn-Edwards

Weather Board DE6222

ΔE 1.7 · #9F947D

Benjamin Moore

Bed 1511 · CC-632

ΔE 2.3 · #9A9376

Valspar

Sandalwood 6008-2B

ΔE 2.3 · #968C74

Dulux

Pebbles S16B4

ΔE 2.5 · #9D9780

Vista Paint

Britches C-1439

ΔE 2.5 · #9C8E74

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 2.6 · #A3977F

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 2.8 · #A09176

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Gray SW2845

ΔE 2.9 · #988F7B

Behr

Urban Safari PPU8-4

ΔE 3.3 · #968B6F

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 3.4 · #9C9273

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 5 · #988874

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.1 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.3 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 6.4 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.9 · #8E7A5A

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9B9279

#78819B

Analogous

#9B8078

#9B9279

#939B78

Triadic

#9B9279

#789B92

#92789B

Split-Complementary

#9B9279

#78939B

#80789B

Tetradic

#9B9279

#789B80

#78819B

#9B7893

Monochromatic

#464134

#726A55

#9B9279

#BCB5A4

#DCD9D0

Rectangle

#9B9279

#819B78

#78819B

#92789B

Compound

#9B9279

#939B78

#78819B

#80789B

Variations

Lighter

#AFA893

#C2BDB0

#DAD8D2

Darker

#80765D

#58523F

#343024

Saturation

#8F8C84

#9B9278

#CDA946

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.78:1

Deuteranopia

#9B9279

#99937A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B9279

#94947D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B9279

#9C8F91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grassy Savannah 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

#B49A76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B9279

Daylight 5500K

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

#A19F9A

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#586792

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: #9B9279;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B9279;

CSS Variable

--color-grassy-savannah: #9B9279;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grassy-savannah': '#9B9279' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B9279] text-[#9B9279]

SCSS

$grassy-savannah: #9B9279;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B9279?

#9B9279 is Grassy Savannah, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9B9279 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grassy Savannah?

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

What colors pair well with Grassy Savannah?

Grassy Savannah 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 Grassy Savannah?

You can download Grassy Savannah 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 Grassy Savannah?

The hex code is #9B9279. In RGB it's 155, 146, 121, and in HSL it's 44°, 15%, 54%.

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