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Ornamental Grass

#A09238

RGB 160, 146, 56 · HSL 52°, 48%, 42% · CMYK 0, 9, 65, 37

Ornamental Grass is #A09238 in HEX — rgb(160, 146, 56), hsl(52°, 48%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 65%, 37%).

Ornamental Grass pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 48%, 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#A09238

RGB160, 146, 56

HSL52°, 48%, 42%

HSV52°, 65%, 63%

CMYK0, 9, 65, 37

Decimal10523192

CSS RGBrgb(160, 146, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 48%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ornamental Grass K-440

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 1.5 · #A5953B

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 2.3 · #9E903B

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

ΔE 2.6 · #9D913C

Behr

Banana Leaf HDC-MD-20

ΔE 2.8 · #9E8F3B

Dulux

Plantain S18F9

ΔE 4.6 · #96913A

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 5 · #A28B36

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 5.5 · #A99444

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.9 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 7.7 · #9C8B1F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.6 · #B29445

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 9.4 · #B7A756

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 17.6 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17.6 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 19.2 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22.5 · #B97D31

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

#A09238

#38459F

Analogous

#9F5D38

#A09238

#799F38

Triadic

#A09238

#389F91

#91389F

Split-Complementary

#A09238

#38799F

#5D389F

Tetradic

#A09238

#389F5D

#38459F

#9F3879

Monochromatic

#2D2910

#665D24

#A09238

#C6B85D

#DAD195

Rectangle

#A09238

#459F38

#38459F

#91389F

Compound

#A09238

#799F38

#38459F

#5D389F

Variations

Lighter

#C1B250

#CAC182

#DDD8BA

Darker

#81752A

#5A521C

#35300F

Saturation

#7B765C

#9F9138

#BAA51C

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#A09238

#A09239

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A09238

#95954C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A09238

#A4898F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ornamental Grass 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

#B79A45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A09238

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59F69

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.

#364080

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: #A09238;

CSS — background

background-color: #A09238;

CSS Variable

--color-ornamental-grass: #A09238;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ornamental-grass': '#A09238' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A09238] text-[#A09238]

SCSS

$ornamental-grass: #A09238;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A09238?

#A09238 is Ornamental Grass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A09238 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ornamental Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Ornamental Grass?

Ornamental Grass 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 Ornamental Grass?

You can download Ornamental Grass 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 Ornamental Grass?

The hex code is #A09238. In RGB it's 160, 146, 56, and in HSL it's 52°, 48%, 42%.

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