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Bermuda Grass

#9E9C79

RGB 158, 156, 121 · HSL 57°, 16%, 55% · CMYK 0, 1, 23, 38

Bermuda Grass is #9E9C79 in HEX — rgb(158, 156, 121), hsl(57°, 16%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 23%, 38%).

Bermuda Grass pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 16%, 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#9E9C79

RGB158, 156, 121

HSL57°, 16%, 55%

HSV57°, 23%, 62%

CMYK0, 1, 23, 38

Decimal10394745

CSS RGBrgb(158, 156, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 16%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bermuda Grass MQ6-57

Exact match

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 1.5 · #A19D7C

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 1.7 · #9E9F7D

Vista Paint

French Pear C-414

ΔE 1.8 · #9FA07D

Benjamin Moore

Thicket AF-405

ΔE 2 · #A2A17F

Sherwin-Williams

Green Sprout SW7728

ΔE 2.6 · #A29F80

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 2.7 · #969873

Dunn-Edwards

Fairbank Green DE6250

ΔE 2.8 · #9D9C7E

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 3.4 · #A49E80

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 3.4 · #A39C7E

PPG

Envy 1123-5

ΔE 3.4 · #A4A582

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.8 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 6.4 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.5 · #A1A189

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.6 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.9 · #BA9873

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

#9E9C79

#7A7C9F

Analogous

#9F8A7A

#9E9C79

#8E9F7A

Triadic

#9E9C79

#7A9F9D

#9D7A9F

Split-Complementary

#9E9C79

#7A8E9F

#8A7A9F

Tetradic

#9E9C79

#7A9F8A

#7A7C9F

#9F7A8E

Monochromatic

#4A4936

#767556

#9E9C79

#BFBEA6

#DFDED3

Rectangle

#9E9C79

#7C9F7A

#7A7C9F

#9D7A9F

Compound

#9E9C79

#8E9F7A

#7A7C9F

#8A7A9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2B095

#C4C3B1

#DBDBD2

Darker

#83815D

#5B5940

#353425

Saturation

#929187

#9F9D7A

#CFC84A

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9E9C79

#A19A7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E9C79

#9C9C7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E9C79

#A0979A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bermuda Grass 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

#B6A276

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E9C79

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3A79A

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.

#595C95

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: #9E9C79;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E9C79;

CSS Variable

--color-bermuda-grass: #9E9C79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bermuda-grass': '#9E9C79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E9C79] text-[#9E9C79]

SCSS

$bermuda-grass: #9E9C79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E9C79?

#9E9C79 is Bermuda Grass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9E9C79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bermuda Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Bermuda Grass?

Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass?

You can download Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass?

The hex code is #9E9C79. In RGB it's 158, 156, 121, and in HSL it's 57°, 16%, 55%.

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