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Fairbank Green

#9D9C7E

RGB 157, 156, 126 · HSL 58°, 14%, 55% · CMYK 0, 1, 20, 38

Fairbank Green is #9D9C7E in HEX — rgb(157, 156, 126), hsl(58°, 14%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 20%, 38%).

Fairbank Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 14%, 55%. 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#9D9C7E

RGB157, 156, 126

HSL58°, 14%, 55%

HSV58°, 20%, 62%

CMYK0, 1, 20, 38

Decimal10329214

CSS RGBrgb(157, 156, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 14%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fairbank Green DE6250

Exact match

Dulux

Rigby Ridge S18C4

ΔE 1.3 · #A09F82

Sherwin-Williams

Green Sprout SW7728

ΔE 1.6 · #A29F80

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 2.1 · #A19D7C

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 2.4 · #9E9F7D

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #A39C7E

Behr

Bermuda Grass MQ6-57

ΔE 2.8 · #9E9C79

Benjamin Moore

Dry 2142-40

ΔE 2.8 · #A4A085

Vista Paint

Wainscot Green C-1397

ΔE 3 · #9D9E85

PPG

Zebra Grass 1126-5

ΔE 3.3 · #9DA286

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 3.9 · #A1A189

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.4 · #A89D7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.4 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.7 · #9D947B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.8 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#9D9C7E

#7C7D9C

Analogous

#9C8B7C

#9D9C7E

#8D9C7C

Triadic

#9D9C7E

#7C9C9B

#9B7C9C

Split-Complementary

#9D9C7E

#7C8D9C

#8B7C9C

Tetradic

#9D9C7E

#7C9C8B

#7C7D9C

#9C7C8D

Monochromatic

#494837

#747358

#9D9C7E

#BDBCA8

#DEDED3

Rectangle

#9D9C7E

#7D9C7C

#7C7D9C

#9B7C9C

Compound

#9D9C7E

#8D9C7C

#7C7D9C

#8B7C9C

Variations

Lighter

#B0AF96

#C2C2B2

#DBDBD3

Darker

#818060

#595841

#343426

Saturation

#919187

#9C9B7C

#CEC94B

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9D9C7E

#A09A7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D9C7E

#9C9C82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D9C7E

#9F989A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fairbank Green 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

#B5A27A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D9C7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A79E

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.

#595B95

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: #9D9C7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D9C7E;

CSS Variable

--color-fairbank-green: #9D9C7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairbank-green': '#9D9C7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D9C7E] text-[#9D9C7E]

SCSS

$fairbank-green: #9D9C7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D9C7E?

#9D9C7E is Fairbank Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9D9C7E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairbank Green?

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

What colors pair well with Fairbank Green?

Fairbank Green 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 Fairbank Green?

You can download Fairbank Green 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 Fairbank Green?

The hex code is #9D9C7E. In RGB it's 157, 156, 126, and in HSL it's 58°, 14%, 55%.

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