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Yardbird

#9E826A

RGB 158, 130, 106 · HSL 28°, 21%, 52% · CMYK 0, 18, 33, 38

Yardbird is #9E826A in HEX — rgb(158, 130, 106), hsl(28°, 21%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 33%, 38%).

Yardbird pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 21%, 52%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9E826A

RGB158, 130, 106

HSL28°, 21%, 52%

HSV28°, 33%, 62%

CMYK0, 18, 33, 38

Decimal10388074

CSS RGBrgb(158, 130, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 21%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Yardbird S10D5

ΔE 1.2 · #9E8069

Behr

Home Sweet Home MQ2-19

ΔE 1.3 · #9C806A

Sherwin-Williams

Iced Mocha SW9092

ΔE 1.7 · #A3846C

PPG

Chocolate Moment 1077-5

ΔE 1.8 · #998069

Benjamin Moore

Firewood 1027

ΔE 2.8 · #9D816E

Valspar

Tender Twig 3001-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #9C7D69

Dunn-Edwards

Teddy Bear DE6131

ΔE 2.9 · #9D8164

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 3.1 · #A58369

Hallman-Lindsay

Weaver's Tool 177

ΔE 3.3 · #9D7F62

Vista Paint

Palomino C-1444

ΔE 3.6 · #937A62

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 4.3 · #A08B73

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.5 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.8 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.8 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.2 · #857F69

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 11.9 · #898176

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9E826A

#6B869E

Analogous

#9E6B6D

#9E826A

#9E9D6B

Triadic

#9E826A

#6B9E83

#836B9E

Split-Complementary

#9E826A

#6B9E9D

#6B6D9E

Tetradic

#9E826A

#6D9E6B

#6B869E

#9D6B9E

Monochromatic

#44372C

#725D4B

#9E826A

#BDAA99

#DBD0C7

Rectangle

#9E826A

#869E6B

#6B869E

#836B9E

Compound

#9E826A

#9E9D6B

#6B869E

#6B6D9E

Variations

Lighter

#B29C89

#C3B5A8

#DAD4CE

Darker

#816953

#5A4838

#352A20

Saturation

#8C847D

#9E836B

#CF803B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#9E826A

#928B6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E826A

#87876D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E826A

#9F7F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yardbird reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B68E6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E826A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3938F

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.

#55738D

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: #9E826A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E826A;

CSS Variable

--color-yardbird: #9E826A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yardbird': '#9E826A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E826A] text-[#9E826A]

SCSS

$yardbird: #9E826A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E826A?

#9E826A is Yardbird, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #9E826A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yardbird?

Yardbird works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yardbird?

Yardbird pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yardbird?

You can download Yardbird 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 Yardbird?

The hex code is #9E826A. In RGB it's 158, 130, 106, and in HSL it's 28°, 21%, 52%.

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