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Gecko

#9D913C

RGB 157, 145, 60 · HSL 53°, 45%, 43% · CMYK 0, 8, 62, 38

Gecko is #9D913C in HEX — rgb(157, 145, 60), hsl(53°, 45%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 62%, 38%).

Gecko pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 45%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9D913C

RGB157, 145, 60

HSL53°, 45%, 43%

HSV53°, 62%, 62%

CMYK0, 8, 62, 38

Decimal10326332

CSS RGBrgb(157, 145, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 45%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

Exact match

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 1 · #9E903B

Behr

Banana Leaf HDC-MD-20

ΔE 1.5 · #9E8F3B

Vista Paint

Ornamental Grass K-440

ΔE 2.6 · #A09238

Dulux

Plantain S18F9

ΔE 3.3 · #96913A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 3.5 · #A5953B

Benjamin Moore

Willow 2150-10

ΔE 4.7 · #A08D40

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 5.1 · #9B983D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.8 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 5.9 · #989746

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 7.9 · #9D9950

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.8 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.6 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20.5 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 23.2 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#9D913C

#3C489F

Analogous

#9F623C

#9D913C

#799F3C

Triadic

#9D913C

#3C9F93

#933C9F

Split-Complementary

#9D913C

#3C799F

#623C9F

Tetradic

#9D913C

#3C9F62

#3C489F

#9F3C79

Monochromatic

#302D12

#686027

#9D913C

#C4B964

#D9D29B

Rectangle

#9D913C

#489F3C

#3C489F

#933C9F

Compound

#9D913C

#799F3C

#3C489F

#623C9F

Variations

Lighter

#BFB356

#C9C186

#DCD8BC

Darker

#81772E

#5A531E

#353111

Saturation

#7C795F

#9F933C

#BDAB1E

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#9D913C

#9E903D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D913C

#93934E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D913C

#A1888E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gecko 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

#B59948

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D913C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29E6C

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.

#3A4281

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: #9D913C;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D913C;

CSS Variable

--color-gecko: #9D913C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gecko': '#9D913C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D913C] text-[#9D913C]

SCSS

$gecko: #9D913C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D913C?

#9D913C is Gecko, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9D913C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gecko?

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

What colors pair well with Gecko?

Gecko 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 Gecko?

You can download Gecko 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 Gecko?

The hex code is #9D913C. In RGB it's 157, 145, 60, and in HSL it's 53°, 45%, 43%.

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