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Aged Avocado

#9B9E71

RGB 155, 158, 113 · HSL 64°, 19%, 53% · CMYK 2, 0, 28, 38

Aged Avocado is #9B9E71 in HEX — rgb(155, 158, 113), hsl(64°, 19%, 53%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 38%).

Aged Avocado pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 19%, 53%. 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#9B9E71

RGB155, 158, 113

HSL64°, 19%, 53%

HSV64°, 28%, 62%

CMYK2, 0, 28, 38

Decimal10198641

CSS RGBrgb(155, 158, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 19%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Aged Avocado K-402

Exact match

PPG

Dill 1122-5

ΔE 0.8 · #9DA073

Benjamin Moore

Fraser 503

ΔE 1.5 · #9E9F70

Dulux

Tropical Moss S19D5

ΔE 2.9 · #93996F

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 2.9 · #9BA373

Behr

Exotic Palm HDC-SP14-2

ΔE 3.1 · #91986B

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 3.2 · #A2A57B

Valspar

Brisk Olive 6002-4A

ΔE 3.5 · #A3A47B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 4.2 · #919365

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 4.7 · #969873

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 4.7 · #919F70

Kilz

Avocado Mask LG120-01

ΔE 4.8 · #8E946C

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 6 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 7.3 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 9.9 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#9B9E71

#73709E

Analogous

#9E8A70

#9B9E71

#849E70

Triadic

#9B9E71

#709B9E

#9E709B

Split-Complementary

#9B9E71

#70849E

#8A709E

Tetradic

#9B9E71

#709E8A

#73709E

#9E7084

Monochromatic

#444630

#71734E

#9B9E71

#BBBD9E

#DBDCCB

Rectangle

#9B9E71

#709E73

#73709E

#9E709B

Compound

#9B9E71

#849E70

#73709E

#8A709E

Variations

Lighter

#AFB18D

#C1C3AB

#DADBCF

Darker

#7F8257

#585A3B

#333522

Saturation

#8D8E80

#9B9E70

#C5CE40

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9B9E71

#A29A72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B9E71

#9D9D78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B9E71

#9E989C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aged Avocado 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

#B4A370

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B9E71

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1A894

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.

#5A5690

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: #9B9E71;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B9E71;

CSS Variable

--color-aged-avocado: #9B9E71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aged-avocado': '#9B9E71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B9E71] text-[#9B9E71]

SCSS

$aged-avocado: #9B9E71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B9E71?

#9B9E71 is Aged Avocado, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9B9E71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aged Avocado?

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

What colors pair well with Aged Avocado?

Aged Avocado 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 Aged Avocado?

You can download Aged Avocado 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 Aged Avocado?

The hex code is #9B9E71. In RGB it's 155, 158, 113, and in HSL it's 64°, 19%, 53%.

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