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Fossil Butte

#9E914F

RGB 158, 145, 79 · HSL 50°, 33%, 46% · CMYK 0, 8, 50, 38

Fossil Butte is #9E914F in HEX — rgb(158, 145, 79), hsl(50°, 33%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 50%, 38%).

Fossil Butte pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 33%, 46%. 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#9E914F

RGB158, 145, 79

HSL50°, 33%, 46%

HSV50°, 50%, 62%

CMYK0, 8, 50, 38

Decimal10391887

CSS RGBrgb(158, 145, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 33%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fossil Butte 350F-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 1.9 · #9C9152

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 2.8 · #9F9049

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 3.3 · #99894A

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 3.4 · #978E47

Dunn-Edwards

Serpentine DE5502

ΔE 4.2 · #9B8E54

Benjamin Moore

G.I. 2149-20

ΔE 4.3 · #96874A

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 5.5 · #9D9950

Vista Paint

Olive Oil K-449

ΔE 5.7 · #A0955D

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.8 · #999950

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 7.2 · #AE9F65

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.6 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.1 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.3 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.8 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 18.1 · #B29B79

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 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

#9E914F

#4F5B9C

Analogous

#9C684F

#9E914F

#829C4F

Triadic

#9E914F

#4F9C8F

#8F4F9C

Split-Complementary

#9E914F

#4F829C

#684F9C

Tetradic

#9E914F

#4F9C68

#4F5B9C

#9C4F82

Monochromatic

#36321B

#696035

#9E914F

#BCB17B

#D6CFAE

Rectangle

#9E914F

#5B9C4F

#4F5B9C

#8F4F9C

Compound

#9E914F

#829C4F

#4F5B9C

#684F9C

Variations

Lighter

#B5A96C

#C4BC95

#DAD6C4

Darker

#7E743D

#585029

#342F17

Saturation

#817D6A

#9C8F4F

#C3A927

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.62:1

Deuteranopia

#9E914F

#9D9150

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E914F

#93935B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E914F

#A1898F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fossil Butte 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

#B69956

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E914F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A39E7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#485180

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: #9E914F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E914F;

CSS Variable

--color-fossil-butte: #9E914F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fossil-butte': '#9E914F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E914F] text-[#9E914F]

SCSS

$fossil-butte: #9E914F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E914F?

#9E914F is Fossil Butte, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9E914F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fossil Butte?

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

What colors pair well with Fossil Butte?

Fossil Butte 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 Fossil Butte?

You can download Fossil Butte 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 Fossil Butte?

The hex code is #9E914F. In RGB it's 158, 145, 79, and in HSL it's 50°, 33%, 46%.

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