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Ponderosa

#9D9B63

RGB 157, 155, 99 · HSL 58°, 23%, 50% · CMYK 0, 1, 37, 38

Ponderosa is #9D9B63 in HEX — rgb(157, 155, 99), hsl(58°, 23%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 37%, 38%).

Ponderosa pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 23%, 50%. 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#9D9B63

RGB157, 155, 99

HSL58°, 23%, 50%

HSV58°, 37%, 62%

CMYK0, 1, 37, 38

Decimal10328931

CSS RGBrgb(157, 155, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 23%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ponderosa 531

Exact match

Behr

River Bank 380F-6

ΔE 2.4 · #979A63

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #9F9E61

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 2.8 · #95945C

Vista Paint

Retro Avocado K-410

ΔE 2.9 · #9A9764

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 3.3 · #989D67

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 3.4 · #9E9764

PPG

Golden Grass 1119-6

ΔE 3.5 · #9EA26B

Dunn-Edwards

Cocktail Olive DE5564

ΔE 3.8 · #9FA36C

Dulux

Cornstalk S17E6

ΔE 5 · #A79C5F

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.5 · #998F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 6 · #978D59

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.5 · #919F70

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 11.4 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.5 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.6 · #BA9873

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

#9D9B63

#62649D

Analogous

#9D7E62

#9D9B63

#819D62

Triadic

#9D9B63

#629D9B

#9B629D

Split-Complementary

#9D9B63

#62819D

#7E629D

Tetradic

#9D9B63

#629D7E

#62649D

#9D6281

Monochromatic

#3F3E27

#6E6C45

#9D9B63

#BAB991

#D8D7C0

Rectangle

#9D9B63

#649D62

#62649D

#9B629D

Compound

#9D9B63

#819D62

#62649D

#7E629D

Variations

Lighter

#B0AF82

#C1C0A4

#DAD9CB

Darker

#7F7D4D

#585734

#34331E

Saturation

#888877

#9D9B62

#CEC931

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

#9D9B63

#A29864

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D9B63

#9B9B6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D9B63

#A09498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ponderosa 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

#B5A165

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D9B63

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A68A

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#515387

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: #9D9B63;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D9B63;

CSS Variable

--color-ponderosa: #9D9B63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ponderosa': '#9D9B63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D9B63] text-[#9D9B63]

SCSS

$ponderosa: #9D9B63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D9B63?

#9D9B63 is Ponderosa, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9D9B63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ponderosa?

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

What colors pair well with Ponderosa?

Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa?

You can download Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa?

The hex code is #9D9B63. In RGB it's 157, 155, 99, and in HSL it's 58°, 23%, 50%.

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