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Backroom Ember

#A19250

RGB 161, 146, 80 · HSL 49°, 34%, 47% · CMYK 0, 9, 50, 37

Backroom Ember is #A19250 in HEX — rgb(161, 146, 80), hsl(49°, 34%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 50%, 37%).

Backroom Ember pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 34%, 47%. 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#A19250

RGB161, 146, 80

HSL49°, 34%, 47%

HSV49°, 50%, 63%

CMYK0, 9, 50, 37

Decimal10588752

CSS RGBrgb(161, 146, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 34%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fossil Butte 350F-6

ΔE 1 · #9E914F

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 2.6 · #9C9152

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 2.7 · #9F9049

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 3.6 · #99894A

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2149-30

ΔE 3.7 · #AC9655

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 4.1 · #978E47

Dunn-Edwards

Serpentine DE5502

ΔE 4.5 · #9B8E54

Vista Paint

Olive Oil K-449

ΔE 5.9 · #A0955D

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 6 · #9D9950

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 6.8 · #AE9F65

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.4 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.9 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.1 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.2 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.8 · #B29B79

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

#A19250

#4F5EA1

Analogous

#A1694F

#A19250

#87A14F

Triadic

#A19250

#4FA192

#924FA1

Split-Complementary

#A19250

#4F87A1

#694FA1

Tetradic

#A19250

#4FA169

#4F5EA1

#A14F87

Monochromatic

#3A351D

#6D6336

#A19250

#BFB37D

#D8D1B0

Rectangle

#A19250

#5EA14F

#4F5EA1

#924FA1

Compound

#A19250

#87A14F

#4F5EA1

#694FA1

Variations

Lighter

#B8AA6E

#C5BD96

#DBD7C4

Darker

#82763E

#5B5229

#353017

Saturation

#84806C

#A1924F

#C8AB28

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#A19250

#9F9351

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A19250

#95955C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A19250

#A48A90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Backroom Ember 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

#B89A57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A19250

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59F7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#485383

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: #A19250;

CSS — background

background-color: #A19250;

CSS Variable

--color-backroom-ember: #A19250;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'backroom-ember': '#A19250' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A19250] text-[#A19250]

SCSS

$backroom-ember: #A19250;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A19250?

#A19250 is Backroom Ember, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A19250 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Backroom Ember?

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

What colors pair well with Backroom Ember?

Backroom Ember 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 Backroom Ember?

You can download Backroom Ember 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 Backroom Ember?

The hex code is #A19250. In RGB it's 161, 146, 80, and in HSL it's 49°, 34%, 47%.

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