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Nomad

#A19986

RGB 161, 153, 134 · HSL 42°, 13%, 58% · CMYK 0, 5, 17, 37

Nomad is #A19986 in HEX — rgb(161, 153, 134), hsl(42°, 13%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 37%).

Nomad pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 13%, 58%. 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#A19986

RGB161, 153, 134

HSL42°, 13%, 58%

HSV42°, 17%, 63%

CMYK0, 5, 17, 37

Decimal10590598

CSS RGBrgb(161, 153, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 13%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cole CW-60

ΔE 1 · #A39987

Sherwin-Williams

At Ease Soldier SW9127

ΔE 1.4 · #9E9985

Dulux

Smooth Taupe SN3C4

ΔE 1.9 · #A49A8A

Dunn-Edwards

Calico Rock DE6229

ΔE 1.9 · #9C9584

Behr

Dusty Olive PPU8-20

ΔE 2 · #9D9787

Vista Paint

Wood Shadow C-204

ΔE 2.4 · #A49B8C

PPG

Stone Gray 1023-5

ΔE 2.5 · #9F9484

Hallman-Lindsay

Orestes 379

ΔE 2.7 · #9F9B84

Valspar

Grandma's Linen 6001-1C

ΔE 3.2 · #9B9B88

Kilz

Greyswood TB-16

ΔE 3.2 · #A49D8F

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.3 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 3.5 · #9D978A

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 4.7 · #A1A189

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 5.7 · #989187

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 6.8 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A19986

#868EA2

Analogous

#A28C86

#A19986

#9CA286

Triadic

#A19986

#86A299

#9986A2

Split-Complementary

#A19986

#869CA2

#8C86A2

Tetradic

#A19986

#86A28C

#868EA2

#A2869C

Monochromatic

#514B3E

#7C735F

#A19986

#C3BEB1

#E4E2DC

Rectangle

#A19986

#8EA286

#868EA2

#9986A2

Compound

#A19986

#9CA286

#868EA2

#8C86A2

Variations

Lighter

#B4AE9E

#C6C2B8

#DDDBD6

Darker

#867D66

#5D5646

#363228

Saturation

#989690

#A29986

#D0AC57

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A19986

#9F9A87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A19986

#9A9A89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A19986

#A29698

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nomad 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

#B89F80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A19986

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A4A4

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.

#5E719D

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: #A19986;

CSS — background

background-color: #A19986;

CSS Variable

--color-nomad: #A19986;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nomad': '#A19986' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A19986] text-[#A19986]

SCSS

$nomad: #A19986;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A19986?

#A19986 is Nomad, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A19986 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nomad?

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

What colors pair well with Nomad?

Nomad 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 Nomad?

You can download Nomad 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 Nomad?

The hex code is #A19986. In RGB it's 161, 153, 134, and in HSL it's 42°, 13%, 58%.

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