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Domain

#9C996E

RGB 156, 153, 110 · HSL 56°, 19%, 52% · CMYK 0, 2, 29, 39

Domain is #9C996E in HEX — rgb(156, 153, 110), hsl(56°, 19%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 29%, 39%).

Domain pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 19%, 52%. 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#9C996E

RGB156, 153, 110

HSL56°, 19%, 52%

HSV56°, 29%, 61%

CMYK0, 2, 29, 39

Decimal10262894

CSS RGBrgb(156, 153, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 19%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Domain S18D5

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Verbena SW7726

ΔE 1.3 · #9D986F

Valspar

Prairie Brush 6003-4B

ΔE 2.5 · #98956E

PPG

Pea Soup 1114-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A49D70

Benjamin Moore

Hiking 524

ΔE 2.8 · #9F9769

Vista Paint

Aged Avocado K-402

ΔE 3 · #9B9E71

Behr

Hidden Treasure N300-5

ΔE 3 · #9D946B

Dunn-Edwards

Military Green DE5530

ΔE 3.4 · #969565

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 3.9 · #919365

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 4 · #969873

Kilz

Africa LF280-02

ΔE 4.3 · #958F61

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 4.8 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 7.4 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 8.3 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.7 · #8E7A5A

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

#9C996E

#6D709C

Analogous

#9C816D

#9C996E

#889C6D

Triadic

#9C996E

#6D9C99

#996D9C

Split-Complementary

#9C996E

#6D889C

#816D9C

Tetradic

#9C996E

#6D9C81

#6D709C

#9C6D88

Monochromatic

#43412D

#706E4C

#9C996E

#BBB99B

#DAD9C8

Rectangle

#9C996E

#709C6D

#6D709C

#996D9C

Compound

#9C996E

#889C6D

#6D709C

#816D9C

Variations

Lighter

#B0AD8A

#C1C0AA

#DAD9CE

Darker

#7F7C55

#58563A

#343221

Saturation

#8C8B7E

#9C996D

#CDC43C

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9C996E

#9F976F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C996E

#9A9A75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C996E

#9F9397

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Domain 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

#B49F6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C996E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A492

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.

#55588D

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: #9C996E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C996E;

CSS Variable

--color-domain: #9C996E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'domain': '#9C996E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C996E] text-[#9C996E]

SCSS

$domain: #9C996E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C996E?

#9C996E is Domain, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9C996E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Domain?

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

What colors pair well with Domain?

Domain 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 Domain?

You can download Domain 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 Domain?

The hex code is #9C996E. In RGB it's 156, 153, 110, and in HSL it's 56°, 19%, 52%.

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