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Khaki

#9D9980

RGB 157, 153, 128 · HSL 52°, 13%, 56% · CMYK 0, 3, 18, 38

Khaki is #9D9980 in HEX — rgb(157, 153, 128), hsl(52°, 13%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 38%).

Khaki pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 13%, 56%. 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#9D9980

RGB157, 153, 128

HSL52°, 13%, 56%

HSV52°, 18%, 62%

CMYK0, 3, 18, 38

Decimal10328448

CSS RGBrgb(157, 153, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 13%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Khaki S17B4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Orestes C-378

ΔE 1 · #9E9B83

Hallman-Lindsay

Orestes 379

ΔE 1.4 · #9F9B84

Dunn-Edwards

Battle Harbor DE6257

ΔE 1.9 · #9C9C82

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 2.4 · #A49B82

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 2.6 · #9D947B

Benjamin Moore

Stanley CC-602

ΔE 2.7 · #A4A088

Valspar

Sweet Carolina 5008-2A

ΔE 3.1 · #96937E

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 3.3 · #A1A189

Behr

Shadow Taupe BNC-24

ΔE 3.3 · #989C83

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.3 · #A3977F

PPG

Restoration 1031-4

ΔE 4.1 · #939581

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 4.5 · #A19D7C

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.6 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 6.7 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#9D9980

#80849D

Analogous

#9D8B80

#9D9980

#939D80

Triadic

#9D9980

#809D99

#99809D

Split-Complementary

#9D9980

#80939D

#8B809D

Tetradic

#9D9980

#809D8B

#80849D

#9D8093

Monochromatic

#4B493A

#76735B

#9D9980

#BFBCAB

#E0DFD7

Rectangle

#9D9980

#849D80

#80849D

#99809D

Compound

#9D9980

#939D80

#80849D

#8B809D

Variations

Lighter

#B1AE9A

#C3C1B4

#DBDAD4

Darker

#827E63

#5A5743

#353327

Saturation

#93928A

#9D9980

#CEBD4F

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9D9980

#9E9881

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D9980

#9A9A84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D9980

#9F9598

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Khaki 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

#B59F7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D9980

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A49F

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.

#5B6398

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: #9D9980;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D9980;

CSS Variable

--color-khaki: #9D9980;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'khaki': '#9D9980' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D9980] text-[#9D9980]

SCSS

$khaki: #9D9980;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D9980?

#9D9980 is Khaki, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9D9980 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Khaki?

Khaki 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 Khaki?

You can download Khaki 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 Khaki?

The hex code is #9D9980. In RGB it's 157, 153, 128, and in HSL it's 52°, 13%, 56%.

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