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Reed Green

#A19E4A

RGB 161, 158, 74 · HSL 58°, 37%, 46% · CMYK 0, 2, 54, 37

Reed Green is #A19E4A in HEX — rgb(161, 158, 74), hsl(58°, 37%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 54%, 37%).

Reed Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 37%, 46%. 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#A19E4A

RGB161, 158, 74

HSL58°, 37%, 46%

HSV58°, 54%, 63%

CMYK0, 2, 54, 37

Decimal10591818

CSS RGBrgb(161, 158, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 37%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Reed Green S19F8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

ΔE 2.2 · #9C9C4B

Vista Paint

The Goods C-793

ΔE 2.3 · #A7A44F

Behr

Keemun M330-6

ΔE 2.5 · #9A9C49

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 3.1 · #AAA651

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 3.2 · #989746

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 3.9 · #9B993E

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 4.1 · #9B983D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.2 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 5.5 · #9D9950

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 6.3 · #929437

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 12.5 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 15 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 18.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 24.6 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 25 · #D0C092

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

#A19E4A

#4A4DA1

Analogous

#A1724A

#A19E4A

#78A14A

Triadic

#A19E4A

#4AA19E

#9E4AA1

Split-Complementary

#A19E4A

#4A78A1

#724AA1

Tetradic

#A19E4A

#4AA172

#4A4DA1

#A14A78

Monochromatic

#38371A

#6C6A32

#A19E4A

#C0BE77

#D8D7AB

Rectangle

#A19E4A

#4DA14A

#4A4DA1

#9E4AA1

Compound

#A19E4A

#78A14A

#4A4DA1

#724AA1

Variations

Lighter

#BAB768

#C6C592

#DBDAC2

Darker

#828039

#5B5926

#363416

Saturation

#828168

#A19E4A

#C6C025

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A19E4A

#A89A4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A19E4A

#9F9F5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A19E4A

#A5959B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Reed Green 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

#B8A353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A19E4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A877

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.

#444683

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: #A19E4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A19E4A;

CSS Variable

--color-reed-green: #A19E4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reed-green': '#A19E4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A19E4A] text-[#A19E4A]

SCSS

$reed-green: #A19E4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A19E4A?

#A19E4A is Reed Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A19E4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reed Green?

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

What colors pair well with Reed Green?

Reed Green 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 Reed Green?

You can download Reed Green 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 Reed Green?

The hex code is #A19E4A. In RGB it's 161, 158, 74, and in HSL it's 58°, 37%, 46%.

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