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Grecian

#9F834A

RGB 159, 131, 74 · HSL 40°, 36%, 46% · CMYK 0, 18, 53, 38

Grecian is #9F834A in HEX — rgb(159, 131, 74), hsl(40°, 36%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 53%, 38%).

Grecian pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 36%, 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#9F834A

RGB159, 131, 74

HSL40°, 36%, 46%

HSV40°, 53%, 62%

CMYK0, 18, 53, 38

Decimal10453834

CSS RGBrgb(159, 131, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 36%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 224

Exact match

Behr

Trinket Gold N290-6

ΔE 1.7 · #9F864D

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Harmony DE6168

ΔE 1.9 · #9F8046

PPG

Graceful Gazelle 1105-7

ΔE 2.8 · #A78A50

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 3.1 · #9D8344

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 3.3 · #987C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 3.5 · #977A41

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 3.6 · #A9864E

Dulux

Yellow Nile S16D8

ΔE 4.3 · #947E49

Valspar

Mixed Potpourri 3010-4

ΔE 6.1 · #B18A52

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.1 · #B7975E

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9.8 · #826C34

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.8 · #998F5B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 11.4 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.9 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.3 · #B29B79

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

#9F834A

#4B67A0

Analogous

#A0594B

#9F834A

#91A04B

Triadic

#9F834A

#4BA083

#834BA0

Split-Complementary

#9F834A

#4B91A0

#594BA0

Tetradic

#9F834A

#4BA059

#4B67A0

#A04B91

Monochromatic

#372E1A

#6C5933

#9F834A

#BFA778

#D8C9AC

Rectangle

#9F834A

#67A04B

#4B67A0

#834BA0

Compound

#9F834A

#91A04B

#4B67A0

#594BA0

Variations

Lighter

#B89E69

#C6B593

#DBD3C3

Darker

#816A3A

#5A4927

#352B16

Saturation

#827A69

#A0834B

#C59026

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.82:1

Deuteranopia

#9F834A

#958A4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F834A

#888854

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F834A

#A17D82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grecian 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

#B78F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F834A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49477

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#455A82

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: #9F834A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F834A;

CSS Variable

--color-grecian: #9F834A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grecian': '#9F834A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F834A] text-[#9F834A]

SCSS

$grecian: #9F834A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F834A?

#9F834A is Grecian, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9F834A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grecian?

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

What colors pair well with Grecian?

Grecian 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 Grecian?

You can download Grecian 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 Grecian?

The hex code is #9F834A. In RGB it's 159, 131, 74, and in HSL it's 40°, 36%, 46%.

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