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National Forest

#9B9B39

RGB 155, 155, 57 · HSL 60°, 46%, 42% · CMYK 0, 0, 63, 39

National Forest is #9B9B39 in HEX — rgb(155, 155, 57), hsl(60°, 46%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 63%, 39%).

National Forest pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 46%, 42%. 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#9B9B39

RGB155, 155, 57

HSL60°, 46%, 42%

HSV60°, 63%, 61%

CMYK0, 0, 63, 39

Decimal10197817

CSS RGBrgb(155, 155, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 46%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

Exact match

Behr

Mossy Rock 370F-6

ΔE 3.1 · #A19C3F

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 3.2 · #9B993E

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 3.4 · #9B983D

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 3.6 · #929437

Dulux

Poplar S18F8

ΔE 5.9 · #A29C46

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 7.7 · #AAA651

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 7.8 · #989746

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

ΔE 7.9 · #9C9C4B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8.8 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 11.2 · #B1A859

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 14.5 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 18.5 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 23.6 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 25.9 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 27.5 · #F2D964

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

#9B9B39

#3A3A9C

Analogous

#9C6B3A

#9B9B39

#6B9C3A

Triadic

#9B9B39

#3A9C9C

#9C3A9C

Split-Complementary

#9B9B39

#3A6B9C

#6B3A9C

Tetradic

#9B9B39

#3A9C6B

#3A3A9C

#9C3A6B

Monochromatic

#2D2D11

#656525

#9B9B39

#C4C45F

#D8D897

Rectangle

#9B9B39

#3A9C3A

#3A3A9C

#9C3A9C

Compound

#9B9B39

#6B9C3A

#3A3A9C

#6B3A9C

Variations

Lighter

#BFBF52

#C9C984

#DCDCBB

Darker

#7F7F2C

#59591D

#343410

Saturation

#7A7A5C

#9C9C3A

#B9B91D

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9B9B39

#A4953B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B9B39

#9B9B4F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B9B39

#A09197

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

National Forest 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

#B4A146

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B9B39

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1A66A

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.

#37377F

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: #9B9B39;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B9B39;

CSS Variable

--color-national-forest: #9B9B39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'national-forest': '#9B9B39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B9B39] text-[#9B9B39]

SCSS

$national-forest: #9B9B39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B9B39?

#9B9B39 is National Forest, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9B9B39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with National Forest?

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

What colors pair well with National Forest?

National Forest 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 National Forest?

You can download National Forest 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 National Forest?

The hex code is #9B9B39. In RGB it's 155, 155, 57, and in HSL it's 60°, 46%, 42%.

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