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Hiking

#9D9866

RGB 157, 152, 102 · HSL 55°, 22%, 51% · CMYK 0, 3, 35, 38

Hiking is #9D9866 in HEX — rgb(157, 152, 102), hsl(55°, 22%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 35%, 38%).

Hiking pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 22%, 51%. 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#9D9866

RGB157, 152, 102

HSL55°, 22%, 51%

HSV55°, 35%, 62%

CMYK0, 3, 35, 38

Decimal10328166

CSS RGBrgb(157, 152, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 22%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 1.1 · #9E9764

Vista Paint

Retro Avocado K-410

ΔE 1.1 · #9A9764

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Leaves DE5495

ΔE 1.9 · #9C9463

Benjamin Moore

Hiking 524

ΔE 2.4 · #9F9769

Dulux

Stilted Stalks S17D5

ΔE 3 · #A2986A

Valspar

Olive Rush 6006-6B

ΔE 3.3 · #A39B6E

PPG

Pea Soup 1114-5

ΔE 3.6 · #A49D70

Kilz

Africa LF280-02

ΔE 3.8 · #958F61

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.1 · #998F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 4.1 · #95945C

Behr

River Bank 380F-6

ΔE 4.2 · #979A63

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 4.4 · #919365

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.4 · #919F70

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.6 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 11.6 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.1 · #BA9873

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

#9D9866

#676B9E

Analogous

#9E7D67

#9D9866

#879E67

Triadic

#9D9866

#679E99

#99679E

Split-Complementary

#9D9866

#67879E

#7D679E

Tetradic

#9D9866

#679E7D

#676B9E

#9E6787

Monochromatic

#413F2A

#706D48

#9D9866

#BBB895

#D9D7C4

Rectangle

#9D9866

#6B9E67

#676B9E

#99679E

Compound

#9D9866

#879E67

#676B9E

#7D679E

Variations

Lighter

#B1AD85

#C2C0A6

#DAD9CD

Darker

#807C50

#595636

#34321F

Saturation

#8A897A

#9E9967

#CEC236

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9D9866

#A09667

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D9866

#99996E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D9866

#A09296

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hiking 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

#B59F68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D9866

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A48C

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#53588A

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: #9D9866;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D9866;

CSS Variable

--color-hiking: #9D9866;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hiking': '#9D9866' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D9866] text-[#9D9866]

SCSS

$hiking: #9D9866;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D9866?

#9D9866 is Hiking, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9D9866 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hiking?

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

What colors pair well with Hiking?

Hiking 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 Hiking?

You can download Hiking 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 Hiking?

The hex code is #9D9866. In RGB it's 157, 152, 102, and in HSL it's 55°, 22%, 51%.

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