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Grandiose

#9C7F41

RGB 156, 127, 65 · HSL 41°, 41%, 43% · CMYK 0, 19, 58, 39

Grandiose is #9C7F41 in HEX — rgb(156, 127, 65), hsl(41°, 41%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 58%, 39%).

Grandiose pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 41%, 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#9C7F41

RGB156, 127, 65

HSL41°, 41%, 43%

HSV41°, 58%, 61%

CMYK0, 19, 58, 39

Decimal10256193

CSS RGBrgb(156, 127, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 41%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grandiose SW6404

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 1.6 · #987C40

Benjamin Moore

Brazen 259

ΔE 2.2 · #9E8347

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 2.2 · #9F8046

Behr

Madagascar UL180-3

ΔE 3 · #9C8443

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 3.1 · #977A41

Dulux

Turmeric S16E9

ΔE 4.4 · #9B8039

PPG

Graceful Gazelle 1105-7

ΔE 4.9 · #A78A50

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.1 · #A9864E

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 7.2 · #B18A52

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9 · #826C34

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 10.8 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.6 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18.6 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#9C7F41

#415D9B

Analogous

#9B5141

#9C7F41

#8A9B41

Triadic

#9C7F41

#419B7E

#7E419B

Split-Complementary

#9C7F41

#418A9B

#51419B

Tetradic

#9C7F41

#419B51

#415D9B

#9B418A

Monochromatic

#2F2614

#65522A

#9C7F41

#C0A468

#D6C59E

Rectangle

#9C7F41

#5D9B41

#415D9B

#7E419B

Compound

#9C7F41

#8A9B41

#415D9B

#51419B

Variations

Lighter

#BA9C5B

#C6B389

#DBD1BE

Darker

#7D6632

#584621

#342913

Saturation

#7B7360

#9B7E41

#BB8A20

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#9C7F41

#928641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C7F41

#85854D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C7F41

#9E787E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grandiose 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

#B48C4C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C7F41

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29170

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3D517E

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: #9C7F41;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C7F41;

CSS Variable

--color-grandiose: #9C7F41;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grandiose': '#9C7F41' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C7F41] text-[#9C7F41]

SCSS

$grandiose: #9C7F41;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C7F41?

#9C7F41 is Grandiose, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9C7F41 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grandiose?

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

What colors pair well with Grandiose?

Grandiose 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 Grandiose?

You can download Grandiose 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 Grandiose?

The hex code is #9C7F41. In RGB it's 156, 127, 65, and in HSL it's 41°, 41%, 43%.

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