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Fraser

#9E9F70

RGB 158, 159, 112 · HSL 61°, 20%, 53% · CMYK 1, 0, 30, 38

Fraser is #9E9F70 in HEX — rgb(158, 159, 112), hsl(61°, 20%, 53%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 30%, 38%).

Fraser pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 20%, 53%. 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#9E9F70

RGB158, 159, 112

HSL61°, 20%, 53%

HSV61°, 30%, 62%

CMYK1, 0, 30, 38

Decimal10395504

CSS RGBrgb(158, 159, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 20%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fraser 503

Exact match

PPG

Wright Green Olive FLLW620

ΔE 1.4 · #9DA073

Vista Paint

Aged Avocado K-402

ΔE 1.5 · #9B9E71

Valspar

Throw Rug 6006-6A

ΔE 2.9 · #A7A373

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 3.1 · #9BA373

Dulux

Domain S18D5

ΔE 3.2 · #9C996E

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

ΔE 3.2 · #A3A779

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 3.7 · #A2A57B

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 4.3 · #989D67

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 4.6 · #919365

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5.5 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 5.9 · #969873

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 7.7 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 10.3 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#9E9F70

#706F9F

Analogous

#9F886F

#9E9F70

#869F6F

Triadic

#9E9F70

#6F9E9F

#9F6F9E

Split-Complementary

#9E9F70

#6F869F

#886F9F

Tetradic

#9E9F70

#6F9F88

#706F9F

#9F6F86

Monochromatic

#46462F

#74744E

#9E9F70

#BDBE9D

#DCDCCB

Rectangle

#9E9F70

#6F9F70

#706F9F

#9F6F9E

Compound

#9E9F70

#869F6F

#706F9F

#886F9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2B28C

#C3C3AB

#DBDBCF

Darker

#828355

#5A5B3A

#353521

Saturation

#8E8E80

#9E9F6F

#CDCF3F

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9E9F70

#A49B71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E9F70

#9F9F77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E9F70

#A1999D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fraser 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

#B6A46F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E9F70

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3A993

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#575690

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: #9E9F70;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E9F70;

CSS Variable

--color-fraser: #9E9F70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fraser': '#9E9F70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E9F70] text-[#9E9F70]

SCSS

$fraser: #9E9F70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E9F70?

#9E9F70 is Fraser, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9E9F70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fraser?

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

What colors pair well with Fraser?

Fraser 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 Fraser?

You can download Fraser 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 Fraser?

The hex code is #9E9F70. In RGB it's 158, 159, 112, and in HSL it's 61°, 20%, 53%.

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