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Lazy Lizard

#9C9C4B

RGB 156, 156, 75 · HSL 60°, 35%, 45% · CMYK 0, 0, 52, 39

Lazy Lizard is #9C9C4B in HEX — rgb(156, 156, 75), hsl(60°, 35%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 52%, 39%).

Lazy Lizard pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 35%, 45%. 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#9C9C4B

RGB156, 156, 75

HSL60°, 35%, 45%

HSV60°, 52%, 61%

CMYK0, 0, 52, 39

Decimal10263627

CSS RGBrgb(156, 156, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 35%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

Exact match

Behr

Keemun M330-6

ΔE 1.3 · #9A9C49

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 1.9 · #989746

Dulux

Reed Green S19F8

ΔE 2.2 · #A19E4A

Vista Paint

Halls of Ivy K-417

ΔE 3.5 · #A29F54

Benjamin Moore

Jalapeño 2147-30

ΔE 3.6 · #A29E53

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 4 · #999950

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 4.2 · #9D9950

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 4.7 · #AAA651

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 5.3 · #9B983D

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 6.6 · #929437

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 13 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 13.4 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 18.7 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 24.7 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 24.8 · #C7DF89

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

#9C9C4B

#4B4B9B

Analogous

#9B734B

#9C9C4B

#739B4B

Triadic

#9C9C4B

#4B9B9B

#9B4B9B

Split-Complementary

#9C9C4B

#4B739B

#734B9B

Tetradic

#9C9C4B

#4B9B73

#4B4B9B

#9B4B73

Monochromatic

#343419

#676732

#9C9C4B

#BDBD75

#D6D6A9

Rectangle

#9C9C4B

#4B9B4B

#4B4B9B

#9B4B9B

Compound

#9C9C4B

#739B4B

#4B4B9B

#734B9B

Variations

Lighter

#B6B668

#C4C492

#DADAC2

Darker

#7E7E3A

#575727

#333316

Saturation

#7F7F67

#9B9B4B

#C0C025

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9C9C4B

#A4974D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C9C4B

#9C9C5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C9C4B

#A09399

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lazy Lizard 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

#B4A253

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C9C4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A778

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#45457F

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: #9C9C4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C9C4B;

CSS Variable

--color-lazy-lizard: #9C9C4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lazy-lizard': '#9C9C4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C9C4B] text-[#9C9C4B]

SCSS

$lazy-lizard: #9C9C4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C9C4B?

#9C9C4B is Lazy Lizard, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9C9C4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lazy Lizard?

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

What colors pair well with Lazy Lizard?

Lazy Lizard 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 Lazy Lizard?

You can download Lazy Lizard 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 Lazy Lizard?

The hex code is #9C9C4B. In RGB it's 156, 156, 75, and in HSL it's 60°, 35%, 45%.

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