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Spring Moss

#9F9F35

RGB 159, 159, 53 · HSL 60°, 50%, 42% · CMYK 0, 0, 67, 38

Spring Moss is #9F9F35 in HEX — rgb(159, 159, 53), hsl(60°, 50%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 67%, 38%).

Spring Moss pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 50%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9F9F35

RGB159, 159, 53

HSL60°, 50%, 42%

HSV60°, 67%, 62%

CMYK0, 0, 67, 38

Decimal10460981

CSS RGBrgb(159, 159, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 50%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spring Moss 390D-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

ΔE 3.6 · #9B9B39

PPG

Machine Green 1218-6

ΔE 3.6 · #A6A23F

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 6.7 · #9B993E

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 6.7 · #AEA132

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 7 · #929437

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 7.2 · #91A135

Dulux

Olive Reserve S18F7

ΔE 7.9 · #A6A74D

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 10.4 · #AC9825

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 10.8 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 11 · #93AB3E

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 13.9 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 19.4 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.1 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 25.4 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 26.5 · #AF7C20

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

#9F9F35

#3636A1

Analogous

#A16B36

#9F9F35

#6BA136

Triadic

#9F9F35

#36A1A1

#A136A1

Split-Complementary

#9F9F35

#366BA1

#6B36A1

Tetradic

#9F9F35

#36A16B

#3636A1

#A1366B

Monochromatic

#2E2E0F

#676722

#9F9F35

#C8C85B

#DBDB94

Rectangle

#9F9F35

#36A136

#3636A1

#A136A1

Compound

#9F9F35

#6BA136

#3636A1

#6B36A1

Variations

Lighter

#C4C44E

#CCCC81

#DDDDB9

Darker

#838329

#5B5B1B

#36360F

Saturation

#7B7B5B

#A1A136

#BBBB1B

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

7.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9F9F35

#A89938

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F9F35

#9F9F4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F9F35

#A4949B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spring Moss 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

#B7A443

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F9F35

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4A967

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.

#343482

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: #9F9F35;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F9F35;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-moss: #9F9F35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-moss': '#9F9F35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F9F35] text-[#9F9F35]

SCSS

$spring-moss: #9F9F35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F9F35?

#9F9F35 is Spring Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9F9F35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Moss?

Spring Moss 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 Spring Moss?

You can download Spring Moss 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 Spring Moss?

The hex code is #9F9F35. In RGB it's 159, 159, 53, and in HSL it's 60°, 50%, 42%.

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