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Desert Yellow

#A29259

RGB 162, 146, 89 · HSL 47°, 29%, 49% · CMYK 0, 10, 45, 36

Desert Yellow is #A29259 in HEX — rgb(162, 146, 89), hsl(47°, 29%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 45%, 36%).

Desert Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 29%, 49%. 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#A29259

RGB162, 146, 89

HSL47°, 29%, 49%

HSV47°, 45%, 64%

CMYK0, 10, 45, 36

Decimal10654297

CSS RGBrgb(162, 146, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 29%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Serpentine DE5502

ΔE 2.3 · #9B8E54

Vista Paint

Olive Oil K-449

ΔE 2.5 · #A0955D

PPG

Safari Scene 11-06

ΔE 3.3 · #9D8A50

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 3.6 · #AD975D

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 3.8 · #9C9152

Behr

Tapestry Gold BNC-15

ΔE 3.9 · #AE985D

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.2 · #998F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 4.5 · #978D59

Benjamin Moore

Thyme 2148-20

ΔE 4.6 · #9E8853

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 4.9 · #99894A

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.6 · #9E9764

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 6.4 · #B3A36A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.8 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.4 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 14.7 · #919F70

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

#A29259

#5968A1

Analogous

#A16D59

#A29259

#8DA159

Triadic

#A29259

#59A191

#9159A1

Split-Complementary

#A29259

#598DA1

#6D59A1

Tetradic

#A29259

#59A16D

#5968A1

#A1598D

Monochromatic

#3F3822

#70653E

#A29259

#BEB289

#D9D2BA

Rectangle

#A29259

#68A159

#5968A1

#9159A1

Compound

#A29259

#8DA159

#5968A1

#6D59A1

Variations

Lighter

#B5A879

#C4BC9E

#DBD7C8

Darker

#827546

#5B512F

#35301B

Saturation

#888372

#A19159

#CEAB2C

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.79:1

Deuteranopia

#A29259

#9F945A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A29259

#959563

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A29259

#A58B90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Yellow 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

#B99A5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A29259

Daylight 5500K

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

#A69F82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#505B85

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: #A29259;

CSS — background

background-color: #A29259;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-yellow: #A29259;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-yellow': '#A29259' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A29259] text-[#A29259]

SCSS

$desert-yellow: #A29259;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A29259?

#A29259 is Desert Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A29259 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Yellow?

Desert Yellow 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 Desert Yellow?

You can download Desert Yellow 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 Desert Yellow?

The hex code is #A29259. In RGB it's 162, 146, 89, and in HSL it's 47°, 29%, 49%.

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