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Lentil Sprout

#A09548

RGB 160, 149, 72 · HSL 53°, 38%, 45% · CMYK 0, 7, 55, 37

Lentil Sprout is #A09548 in HEX — rgb(160, 149, 72), hsl(53°, 38%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 55%, 37%).

Lentil Sprout pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 38%, 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#A09548

RGB160, 149, 72

HSL53°, 38%, 45%

HSV53°, 55%, 63%

CMYK0, 7, 55, 37

Decimal10523976

CSS RGBrgb(160, 149, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 38%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tangy Dill HDC-FL13-8

ΔE 1.8 · #9B9247

Dunn-Edwards

Jalapeno DE5489

ΔE 3.2 · #9A8D3F

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 3.6 · #9F9049

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

ΔE 3.8 · #959143

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 4.1 · #978E47

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 4.1 · #9D9950

Benjamin Moore

Olive 2147-20

ΔE 4.2 · #959247

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 4.7 · #9E903B

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 4.8 · #989746

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 5.6 · #999950

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 6 · #8E8E41

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 9 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 22.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.7 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A09548

#47519E

Analogous

#9E6947

#A09548

#7D9E47

Triadic

#A09548

#479E94

#94479E

Split-Complementary

#A09548

#477D9E

#69479E

Tetradic

#A09548

#479E69

#47519E

#9E477D

Monochromatic

#353118

#6A632F

#A09548

#C0B772

#D7D2A7

Rectangle

#A09548

#519E47

#47519E

#94479E

Compound

#A09548

#7D9E47

#47519E

#69479E

Variations

Lighter

#B9AF64

#C6C090

#DBD8C1

Darker

#807837

#595325

#353115

Saturation

#807D66

#9E9447

#C2AF24

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.89:1

Deuteranopia

#A09548

#A19449

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A09548

#979757

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A09548

#A48C92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lentil Sprout 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

#B79C51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A09548

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A175

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.

#424981

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: #A09548;

CSS — background

background-color: #A09548;

CSS Variable

--color-lentil-sprout: #A09548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lentil-sprout': '#A09548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A09548] text-[#A09548]

SCSS

$lentil-sprout: #A09548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A09548?

#A09548 is Lentil Sprout, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A09548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lentil Sprout?

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

What colors pair well with Lentil Sprout?

Lentil Sprout 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 Lentil Sprout?

You can download Lentil Sprout 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 Lentil Sprout?

The hex code is #A09548. In RGB it's 160, 149, 72, and in HSL it's 53°, 38%, 45%.

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