YELLOWS

Willow

#A08D40

RGB 160, 141, 64 · HSL 48°, 43%, 44% · CMYK 0, 12, 60, 37

Willow is #A08D40 in HEX — rgb(160, 141, 64), hsl(48°, 43%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 60%, 37%).

Willow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 43%, 44%. 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#A08D40

RGB160, 141, 64

HSL48°, 43%, 44%

HSV48°, 60%, 63%

CMYK0, 12, 60, 37

Decimal10521920

CSS RGBrgb(160, 141, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 43%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Willow 2150-10

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

18th Century Green DE5460

ΔE 2.4 · #A59344

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 2.9 · #A99347

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 3.9 · #9F9049

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 4.2 · #9E903B

Dulux

Zingiber S16E8

ΔE 4.9 · #AA8F49

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 6.2 · #B29445

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 6.2 · #B49A4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 6.5 · #A5953B

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 7.7 · #9D8344

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7.8 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 8.4 · #9D9950

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.5 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18.5 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 20.1 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A08D40

#4053A0

Analogous

#A05D40

#A08D40

#83A040

Triadic

#A08D40

#40A08D

#8D40A0

Split-Complementary

#A08D40

#4083A0

#5D40A0

Tetradic

#A08D40

#40A05D

#4053A0

#A04083

Monochromatic

#332D14

#6A5D2A

#A08D40

#C3B169

#D9CEA0

Rectangle

#A08D40

#53A040

#4053A0

#8D40A0

Compound

#A08D40

#83A040

#4053A0

#5D40A0

Variations

Lighter

#BEAA5C

#C9BC8A

#DCD6BE

Darker

#827231

#5B4F21

#362F12

Saturation

#7F7962

#A08D40

#C0A020

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

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.38:1

Deuteranopia

#A08D40

#9D8F41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08D40

#909050

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08D40

#A3858B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Willow 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

#B7964B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08D40

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59B6F

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.

#3D4A82

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: #A08D40;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08D40;

CSS Variable

--color-willow: #A08D40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow': '#A08D40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08D40] text-[#A08D40]

SCSS

$willow: #A08D40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08D40?

#A08D40 is Willow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A08D40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow?

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

What colors pair well with Willow?

Willow 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 Willow?

You can download Willow 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 Willow?

The hex code is #A08D40. In RGB it's 160, 141, 64, and in HSL it's 48°, 43%, 44%.

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