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Caraway Shield

#A2936F

RGB 162, 147, 111 · HSL 42°, 22%, 54% · CMYK 0, 9, 31, 36

Caraway Shield is #A2936F in HEX — rgb(162, 147, 111), hsl(42°, 22%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 31%, 36%).

Caraway Shield pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 22%, 54%. 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#A2936F

RGB162, 147, 111

HSL42°, 22%, 54%

HSV42°, 31%, 64%

CMYK0, 9, 31, 36

Decimal10654575

CSS RGBrgb(162, 147, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 22%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

Exact match

PPG

Gristmill 1026-5

ΔE 1.1 · #A29371

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 2.3 · #A29171

Dulux

Chapter S16C5

ΔE 2.4 · #9F9169

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Suede SW2842

ΔE 2.4 · #A79473

Benjamin Moore

Woodstock HC-20

ΔE 2.5 · #A4906B

Hallman-Lindsay

All Nighter 332

ΔE 2.6 · #9D8D67

Vista Paint

Green Sleeves C-358

ΔE 2.9 · #9F9574

Behr

Hidden Treasure N300-5

ΔE 3.6 · #9D946B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 3.8 · #978A65

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 4.3 · #958B6A

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5 · #A89D7E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.1 · #B29B79

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.2 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 9.8 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A2936F

#707FA4

Analogous

#A47A70

#A2936F

#99A470

Triadic

#A2936F

#70A494

#9470A4

Split-Complementary

#A2936F

#7099A4

#7A70A4

Tetradic

#A2936F

#70A47A

#707FA4

#A47099

Monochromatic

#4B4330

#796C4E

#A2936F

#C1B79F

#DFDACD

Rectangle

#A2936F

#7FA470

#707FA4

#9470A4

Compound

#A2936F

#99A470

#707FA4

#7A70A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A98D

#C6BEAB

#DCD8D0

Darker

#887855

#5E5339

#373121

Saturation

#918D82

#A49470

#D1A642

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#A2936F

#9E966F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2936F

#969674

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2936F

#A48E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Caraway Shield 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

#B99B6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2936F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6A093

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#586992

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: #A2936F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2936F;

CSS Variable

--color-caraway-shield: #A2936F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caraway-shield': '#A2936F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2936F] text-[#A2936F]

SCSS

$caraway-shield: #A2936F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2936F?

#A2936F is Caraway Shield, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A2936F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caraway Shield?

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

What colors pair well with Caraway Shield?

Caraway Shield 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 Caraway Shield?

You can download Caraway Shield 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 Caraway Shield?

The hex code is #A2936F. In RGB it's 162, 147, 111, and in HSL it's 42°, 22%, 54%.

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