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A Frond in Need

#9F9978

RGB 159, 153, 120 · HSL 51°, 17%, 55% · CMYK 0, 4, 25, 38

A Frond in Need is #9F9978 in HEX — rgb(159, 153, 120), hsl(51°, 17%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 25%, 38%).

A Frond in Need pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 17%, 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#9F9978

RGB159, 153, 120

HSL51°, 17%, 55%

HSV51°, 25%, 62%

CMYK0, 4, 25, 38

Decimal10459512

CSS RGBrgb(159, 153, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 17%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 1.6 · #A19D7C

Vista Paint

Abbey Stone C-364

ΔE 1.9 · #A09676

Benjamin Moore

Old HC-94

ΔE 2 · #A59B7A

Behr

Bermuda Grass MQ6-57

ΔE 2.1 · #9E9C79

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 2.2 · #A39C7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sleeves 359

ΔE 2.3 · #A19675

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Green Stone SW2826

ΔE 2.6 · #A39B7E

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 2.6 · #A49E80

Dunn-Edwards

Fairbank Green DE6250

ΔE 2.9 · #9D9C7E

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3 · #A89D7E

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 3 · #9C9273

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.5 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.7 · #9D947B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.2 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.3 · #A1A189

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.5 · #8E7A5A

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

#9F9978

#797FA0

Analogous

#A08679

#9F9978

#92A079

Triadic

#9F9978

#79A09A

#9A79A0

Split-Complementary

#9F9978

#7992A0

#8679A0

Tetradic

#9F9978

#79A086

#797FA0

#A07992

Monochromatic

#4B4735

#777255

#9F9978

#C0BCA5

#DFDDD2

Rectangle

#9F9978

#7FA079

#797FA0

#9A79A0

Compound

#9F9978

#92A079

#797FA0

#8679A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3AE94

#C4C1B0

#DCDAD2

Darker

#847E5C

#5C573F

#363324

Saturation

#929086

#A09A79

#CFBB49

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9F9978

#A09979

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F9978

#9A9A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F9978

#A19498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

A Frond in Need 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

#B79F75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F9978

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4A499

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.

#596295

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: #9F9978;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F9978;

CSS Variable

--color-a-frond-in-need: #9F9978;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'a-frond-in-need': '#9F9978' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F9978] text-[#9F9978]

SCSS

$a-frond-in-need: #9F9978;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F9978?

#9F9978 is A Frond in Need, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9F9978 warm or cool?

A Frond in Need reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with A Frond in Need?

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

What colors pair well with A Frond in Need?

A Frond in Need 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 A Frond in Need?

You can download A Frond in Need 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 A Frond in Need?

The hex code is #9F9978. In RGB it's 159, 153, 120, and in HSL it's 51°, 17%, 55%.

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