YELLOWS

Willow Tree

#9E8F66

RGB 158, 143, 102 · HSL 44°, 22%, 51% · CMYK 0, 9, 35, 38

Willow Tree is #9E8F66 in HEX — rgb(158, 143, 102), hsl(44°, 22%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 35%, 38%).

Willow Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 22%, 51%. 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#9E8F66

RGB158, 143, 102

HSL44°, 22%, 51%

HSV44°, 35%, 62%

CMYK0, 9, 35, 38

Decimal10391398

CSS RGBrgb(158, 143, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 22%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Willow Tree 1112-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

All Nighter C-331

ΔE 0.9 · #9B8D64

Dulux

Chapter S16C5

ΔE 1 · #9F9169

Hallman-Lindsay

All Nighter 332

ΔE 1.7 · #9D8D67

Benjamin Moore

Ivy 516

ΔE 2.2 · #998C66

Valspar

Rolling Prairie 6007-4B

ΔE 2.2 · #9A8F68

Behr

Hidden Treasure N300-5

ΔE 3 · #9D946B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 3 · #978A65

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 3.1 · #978E62

Dunn-Edwards

Ridgecrest DE6174

ΔE 3.5 · #9D8861

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Verbena SW7726

ΔE 5.1 · #9D986F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.8 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.2 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.4 · #B29B79

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12.2 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 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

#9E8F66

#67759E

Analogous

#9E7367

#9E8F66

#919E67

Triadic

#9E8F66

#679E8F

#8F679E

Split-Complementary

#9E8F66

#67919E

#73679E

Tetradic

#9E8F66

#679E73

#67759E

#9E6791

Monochromatic

#413B2A

#706548

#9E8F66

#BBB195

#D9D4C4

Rectangle

#9E8F66

#759E67

#67759E

#8F679E

Compound

#9E8F66

#919E67

#67759E

#73679E

Variations

Lighter

#B1A585

#C2BBA6

#DAD6CD

Darker

#807350

#595036

#342F1F

Saturation

#8A867A

#9E8F67

#CEA636

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

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.57:1

Deuteranopia

#9E8F66

#9A9167

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E8F66

#92926C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E8F66

#A08A8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Willow Tree 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

#B69868

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E8F66

Daylight 5500K

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

#A39D8C

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.

#53628A

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: #9E8F66;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E8F66;

CSS Variable

--color-willow-tree: #9E8F66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow-tree': '#9E8F66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E8F66] text-[#9E8F66]

SCSS

$willow-tree: #9E8F66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E8F66?

#9E8F66 is Willow Tree, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9E8F66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow Tree?

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

What colors pair well with Willow Tree?

Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree?

You can download Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree?

The hex code is #9E8F66. In RGB it's 158, 143, 102, and in HSL it's 44°, 22%, 51%.

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