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Tibetan Silk

#9C8A52

RGB 156, 138, 82 · HSL 45°, 31%, 47% · CMYK 0, 12, 47, 39

Tibetan Silk is #9C8A52 in HEX — rgb(156, 138, 82), hsl(45°, 31%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 47%, 39%).

Tibetan Silk pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 31%, 47%. 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#9C8A52

RGB156, 138, 82

HSL45°, 31%, 47%

HSV45°, 47%, 61%

CMYK0, 12, 47, 39

Decimal10259026

CSS RGBrgb(156, 138, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 31%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Safari Scene 11-06

ΔE 1.2 · #9D8A50

Dulux

Tibetan Silk S16D7

ΔE 2.1 · #9C8752

Benjamin Moore

Thyme 2148-20

ΔE 2.3 · #9E8853

Dunn-Edwards

Serpentine DE5502

ΔE 2.6 · #9B8E54

Behr

Lucky Bamboo PPU9-2

ΔE 3 · #93834C

Vista Paint

Sandhurst K-977

ΔE 3.4 · #A48D59

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 3.8 · #99894A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 4.5 · #978D59

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.7 · #998F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 4.9 · #9C9152

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 6.6 · #A38759

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.4 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.6 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.8 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 16.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#9C8A52

#53659D

Analogous

#9D6553

#9C8A52

#8A9D53

Triadic

#9C8A52

#539D8A

#8A539D

Split-Complementary

#9C8A52

#538A9D

#65539D

Tetradic

#9C8A52

#539D65

#53659D

#9D538A

Monochromatic

#39321E

#6B5E38

#9C8A52

#BCAD80

#D7CDB2

Rectangle

#9C8A52

#659D53

#53659D

#8A539D

Compound

#9C8A52

#8A9D53

#53659D

#65539D

Variations

Lighter

#B4A471

#C3B999

#DAD5C5

Darker

#7F6F41

#584D2B

#342D19

Saturation

#837D6D

#9D8A53

#C69F29

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.17:1

Deuteranopia

#9C8A52

#988D52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C8A52

#8D8D5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C8A52

#9E8389

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tibetan Silk 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

#B49459

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C8A52

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2997D

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.

#4B5881

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: #9C8A52;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C8A52;

CSS Variable

--color-tibetan-silk: #9C8A52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tibetan-silk': '#9C8A52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C8A52] text-[#9C8A52]

SCSS

$tibetan-silk: #9C8A52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C8A52?

#9C8A52 is Tibetan Silk, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9C8A52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tibetan Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Tibetan Silk?

Tibetan Silk 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 Tibetan Silk?

You can download Tibetan Silk 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 Tibetan Silk?

The hex code is #9C8A52. In RGB it's 156, 138, 82, and in HSL it's 45°, 31%, 47%.

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