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Mossy Rock

#A19C3F

RGB 161, 156, 63 · HSL 57°, 44%, 44% · CMYK 0, 3, 61, 37

Mossy Rock is #A19C3F in HEX — rgb(161, 156, 63), hsl(57°, 44%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 61%, 37%).

Mossy Rock pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 44%, 44%. 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#A19C3F

RGB161, 156, 63

HSL57°, 44%, 44%

HSV57°, 61%, 63%

CMYK0, 3, 61, 37

Decimal10591295

CSS RGBrgb(161, 156, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 44%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mossy Rock 370F-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 2.1 · #9B993E

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 2.1 · #9B983D

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

ΔE 3.1 · #9B9B39

Dulux

Poplar S18F8

ΔE 3.2 · #A29C46

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 4.7 · #929437

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 5.5 · #A5953B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.7 · #AEA04B

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

ΔE 5.8 · #9D913C

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 6.3 · #989746

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 8.6 · #B1A859

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 12.3 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 17.5 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.5 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 24.1 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 26.8 · #F2D964

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 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

#A19C3F

#3F44A2

Analogous

#A26B3F

#A19C3F

#75A23F

Triadic

#A19C3F

#3FA29D

#9D3FA2

Split-Complementary

#A19C3F

#3F75A2

#6B3FA2

Tetradic

#A19C3F

#3FA26B

#3F44A2

#A23F75

Monochromatic

#333214

#6A6729

#A19C3F

#C4C068

#DAD7A0

Rectangle

#A19C3F

#44A23F

#3F44A2

#9D3FA2

Compound

#A19C3F

#75A23F

#3F44A2

#6B3FA2

Variations

Lighter

#BFBA5A

#C9C689

#DCDBBE

Darker

#837F30

#5C5920

#363412

Saturation

#7F7E61

#A29D3F

#C1B91F

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A19C3F

#A79841

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A19C3F

#9D9D53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A19C3F

#A59299

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mossy Rock 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

#B8A24A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A19C3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A76F

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.

#3C3F83

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: #A19C3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A19C3F;

CSS Variable

--color-mossy-rock: #A19C3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mossy-rock': '#A19C3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A19C3F] text-[#A19C3F]

SCSS

$mossy-rock: #A19C3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A19C3F?

#A19C3F is Mossy Rock, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A19C3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mossy Rock?

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

What colors pair well with Mossy Rock?

Mossy Rock 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 Mossy Rock?

You can download Mossy Rock 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 Mossy Rock?

The hex code is #A19C3F. In RGB it's 161, 156, 63, and in HSL it's 57°, 44%, 44%.

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