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Head for the Beach

#A19D84

RGB 161, 157, 132 · HSL 52°, 13%, 57% · CMYK 0, 2, 18, 37

Head for the Beach is #A19D84 in HEX — rgb(161, 157, 132), hsl(52°, 13%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 37%).

Head for the Beach pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 13%, 57%. 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#A19D84

RGB161, 157, 132

HSL52°, 13%, 57%

HSV52°, 18%, 63%

CMYK0, 2, 18, 37

Decimal10591620

CSS RGBrgb(161, 157, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 13%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Head for the Beach K-963

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Stanley CC-602

ΔE 1.3 · #A4A088

Hallman-Lindsay

Orestes 379

ΔE 1.3 · #9F9B84

Dulux

Khaki S17B4

ΔE 1.5 · #9D9980

Dunn-Edwards

Battle Harbor DE6257

ΔE 1.9 · #9C9C82

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 2.1 · #A49B82

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 2.1 · #A1A189

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #A39C7E

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 3.1 · #A6A082

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 3.5 · #A7A58F

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.7 · #A3977F

PPG

Zebra Grass 1126-5

ΔE 4.1 · #9DA286

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.1 · #A99E80

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 4.4 · #A19D7C

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 7.9 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.9 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#A19D84

#8387A0

Analogous

#A08E83

#A19D84

#95A083

Triadic

#A19D84

#83A09C

#9C83A0

Split-Complementary

#A19D84

#8395A0

#8E83A0

Tetradic

#A19D84

#83A08E

#8387A0

#A08395

Monochromatic

#4E4B3C

#79755D

#A19D84

#C1BEAE

#E2E1DA

Rectangle

#A19D84

#87A083

#8387A0

#9C83A0

Compound

#A19D84

#95A083

#8387A0

#8E83A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3B09C

#C4C3B6

#DCDBD5

Darker

#848064

#5B5845

#353428

Saturation

#96948D

#A09C83

#CFBF53

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A19D84

#A29C85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A19D84

#9E9E88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A19D84

#A3999C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Head for the Beach 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

#B8A27E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A19D84

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A7A2

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.

#5D659A

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: #A19D84;

CSS — background

background-color: #A19D84;

CSS Variable

--color-head-for-the-beach: #A19D84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'head-for-the-beach': '#A19D84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A19D84] text-[#A19D84]

SCSS

$head-for-the-beach: #A19D84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A19D84?

#A19D84 is Head for the Beach, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A19D84 warm or cool?

Head for the Beach reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Head for the Beach?

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

What colors pair well with Head for the Beach?

Head for the Beach 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 Head for the Beach?

You can download Head for the Beach 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 Head for the Beach?

The hex code is #A19D84. In RGB it's 161, 157, 132, and in HSL it's 52°, 13%, 57%.

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