YELLOWS
Ponderosa Pine
#9C9A62
Ponderosa Pine pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 23%, 50%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Ponderosa Pine 531
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9C9A62?
#9C9A62 is Ponderosa Pine, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #9C9A62 warm or cool?
Ponderosa Pine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Ponderosa Pine?
Ponderosa Pine works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Ponderosa Pine?
Ponderosa Pine pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Ponderosa Pine?
You can download Ponderosa Pine 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 RGB value of #9C9A62?
#9C9A62 converts to RGB 156, 154, 98.