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Hacienda

#9E8022

RGB 158, 128, 34 · HSL 45°, 65%, 38% · CMYK 0, 19, 78, 38

Hacienda is #9E8022 in HEX — rgb(158, 128, 34), hsl(45°, 65%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 78%, 38%).

Hacienda pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 65%, 38%. 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#9E8022

RGB158, 128, 34

HSL45°, 65%, 38%

HSV45°, 78%, 62%

CMYK0, 19, 78, 38

Decimal10387490

CSS RGBrgb(158, 128, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 65%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Indian Spice M300-6

ΔE 3.6 · #A78724

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 5.5 · #A58B34

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 6.7 · #A28B36

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 6.7 · #B18F38

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.6 · #AF8A3A

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 8.4 · #9C8B1F

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 9.6 · #A98307

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 9.6 · #A7833B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.2 · #AF7C20

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 10.3 · #A5953B

Benjamin Moore

Medieval 2152-10

ΔE 10.3 · #AE873F

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 10.6 · #9E903B

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 13.5 · #B28E4B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.6 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 19.3 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#9E8022

#2241A0

Analogous

#A04122

#9E8022

#80A022

Triadic

#9E8022

#22A080

#8022A0

Split-Complementary

#9E8022

#2280A0

#4122A0

Tetradic

#9E8022

#22A041

#2241A0

#A02280

Monochromatic

#221B07

#614E15

#9E8022

#D5AE39

#E2C878

Rectangle

#9E8022

#41A022

#2241A0

#8022A0

Compound

#9E8022

#80A022

#2241A0

#4122A0

Variations

Lighter

#D3AA2E

#D5BA6C

#E1D4AE

Darker

#826819

#5B480F

#362B08

Saturation

#746A4E

#A08022

#B18911

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#9E8022

#958722

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E8022

#86863A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E8022

#A1787F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hacienda 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

#B68D35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E8022

Daylight 5500K

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

#A39259

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#253C80

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: #9E8022;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E8022;

CSS Variable

--color-hacienda: #9E8022;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hacienda': '#9E8022' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E8022] text-[#9E8022]

SCSS

$hacienda: #9E8022;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E8022?

#9E8022 is Hacienda, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9E8022 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hacienda?

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

What colors pair well with Hacienda?

Hacienda 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 Hacienda?

You can download Hacienda 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 Hacienda?

The hex code is #9E8022. In RGB it's 158, 128, 34, and in HSL it's 45°, 65%, 38%.

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