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Off The Grid

#9F9049

RGB 159, 144, 73 · HSL 50°, 37%, 45% · CMYK 0, 9, 54, 38

Off The Grid is #9F9049 in HEX — rgb(159, 144, 73), hsl(50°, 37%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 54%, 38%).

Off The Grid pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 37%, 45%. 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#9F9049

RGB159, 144, 73

HSL50°, 37%, 45%

HSV50°, 54%, 62%

CMYK0, 9, 54, 38

Decimal10457161

CSS RGBrgb(159, 144, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 37%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

Exact match

Behr

Fossil Butte 350F-6

ΔE 2.8 · #9E914F

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 3 · #978E47

Dunn-Edwards

Jalapeno DE5489

ΔE 3.8 · #9A8D3F

Benjamin Moore

Willow 2150-10

ΔE 3.9 · #A08D40

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 4.6 · #99894A

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 4.7 · #9C9152

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 5.7 · #9D9950

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

ΔE 5.8 · #959143

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.2 · #999950

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 7.5 · #8E8E41

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.7 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.3 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 19.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 20.5 · #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

#9F9049

#48569D

Analogous

#9D6548

#9F9049

#819D48

Triadic

#9F9049

#489D8F

#8F489D

Split-Complementary

#9F9049

#48819D

#65489D

Tetradic

#9F9049

#489D65

#48569D

#9D4881

Monochromatic

#343018

#695F30

#9F9049

#BFB273

#D7CFA8

Rectangle

#9F9049

#569D48

#48569D

#8F489D

Compound

#9F9049

#819D48

#48569D

#65489D

Variations

Lighter

#B8AA65

#C5BC90

#DBD6C1

Darker

#7F7438

#595025

#342F15

Saturation

#7F7B66

#9D8F48

#C1A724

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

3.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.56:1

Deuteranopia

#9F9049

#9E914A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F9049

#939357

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F9049

#A2888E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Off The Grid 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

#B79952

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F9049

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49E76

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#434D80

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: #9F9049;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F9049;

CSS Variable

--color-off-the-grid: #9F9049;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'off-the-grid': '#9F9049' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F9049] text-[#9F9049]

SCSS

$off-the-grid: #9F9049;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F9049?

#9F9049 is Off The Grid, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9F9049 warm or cool?

Off The Grid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Off The Grid?

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

What colors pair well with Off The Grid?

Off The Grid 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 Off The Grid?

You can download Off The Grid 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 Off The Grid?

The hex code is #9F9049. In RGB it's 159, 144, 73, and in HSL it's 50°, 37%, 45%.

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