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Slate Brown

#A0987C

RGB 160, 152, 124 · HSL 47°, 16%, 56% · CMYK 0, 5, 22, 37

Slate Brown is #A0987C in HEX — rgb(160, 152, 124), hsl(47°, 16%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 22%, 37%).

Slate Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 16%, 56%. 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#A0987C

RGB160, 152, 124

HSL47°, 16%, 56%

HSV47°, 23%, 63%

CMYK0, 5, 22, 37

Decimal10524796

CSS RGBrgb(160, 152, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 16%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Green Stone SW2826

ΔE 1.2 · #A39B7E

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #A39C7E

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

ΔE 1.9 · #A59A7C

Benjamin Moore

Bed 1511 · CC-632

ΔE 2.1 · #9A9376

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 2.1 · #9D947B

Hallman-Lindsay

Abbey Stone 365

ΔE 2.2 · #A29778

Dulux

Khaki S17B4

ΔE 2.4 · #9D9980

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 2.7 · #A3977F

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 3 · #9C9273

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3 · #A99E80

Dunn-Edwards

Weather Board DE6222

ΔE 3.1 · #9F947D

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 3.1 · #A6A082

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 3.4 · #A19D7C

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 5 · #A1A189

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.7 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.4 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#A0987C

#7D85A1

Analogous

#A1877D

#A0987C

#97A17D

Triadic

#A0987C

#7DA199

#997DA1

Split-Complementary

#A0987C

#7D97A1

#877DA1

Tetradic

#A0987C

#7DA187

#7D85A1

#A17D97

Monochromatic

#4D4838

#797258

#A0987C

#C1BCA9

#E1DFD6

Rectangle

#A0987C

#85A17D

#7D85A1

#997DA1

Compound

#A0987C

#97A17D

#7D85A1

#877DA1

Variations

Lighter

#B4AD97

#C5C1B3

#DCDAD3

Darker

#857D5F

#5C5641

#363225

Saturation

#949289

#A1997D

#D0B44E

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A0987C

#9F997D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0987C

#999980

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0987C

#A29497

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Slate Brown 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

#B79F78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0987C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A49C

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.

#5B6898

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: #A0987C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0987C;

CSS Variable

--color-slate-brown: #A0987C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slate-brown': '#A0987C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0987C] text-[#A0987C]

SCSS

$slate-brown: #A0987C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0987C?

#A0987C is Slate Brown, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A0987C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slate Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Slate Brown?

Slate Brown 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 Slate Brown?

You can download Slate Brown 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 Slate Brown?

The hex code is #A0987C. In RGB it's 160, 152, 124, and in HSL it's 47°, 16%, 56%.

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