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Gristmill

#A29371

RGB 162, 147, 113 · HSL 42°, 21%, 54% · CMYK 0, 9, 30, 36

Gristmill is #A29371 in HEX — rgb(162, 147, 113), hsl(42°, 21%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 30%, 36%).

Gristmill pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 21%, 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#A29371

RGB162, 147, 113

HSL42°, 21%, 54%

HSV42°, 30%, 64%

CMYK0, 9, 30, 36

Decimal10654577

CSS RGBrgb(162, 147, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 21%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gristmill 1026-5

Exact match

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 1.1 · #A2936F

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 1.4 · #A29171

Sherwin-Williams

San Antonio Sage SW7731

ΔE 1.8 · #A69474

Benjamin Moore

At 1518

ΔE 2 · #A39776

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sleeves 359

ΔE 2.1 · #A19675

Vista Paint

Green Sleeves C-358

ΔE 2.3 · #9F9574

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 3.1 · #AA9A7A

Dulux

Chapter S16C5

ΔE 3.5 · #9F9169

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 4.1 · #958B6A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.2 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.4 · #A89D7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5 · #A99E80

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.4 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.8 · #998976

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

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

#A29371

#7180A2

Analogous

#A27B71

#A29371

#98A271

Triadic

#A29371

#71A294

#9471A2

Split-Complementary

#A29371

#7198A2

#7B71A2

Tetradic

#A29371

#71A27B

#7180A2

#A27198

Monochromatic

#4A4230

#786C4F

#A29371

#C1B79F

#DFDACE

Rectangle

#A29371

#80A271

#7180A2

#9471A2

Compound

#A29371

#98A271

#7180A2

#7B71A2

Variations

Lighter

#B5A98D

#C5BEAC

#DCD8D0

Darker

#867856

#5D533A

#373021

Saturation

#918D82

#A29471

#D1A643

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.95:1

Deuteranopia

#A29371

#9E9671

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A29371

#969676

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A29371

#A48F92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gristmill 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

#B99B70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A29371

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6A094

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: #A29371;

CSS — background

background-color: #A29371;

CSS Variable

--color-gristmill: #A29371;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gristmill': '#A29371' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A29371] text-[#A29371]

SCSS

$gristmill: #A29371;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A29371?

#A29371 is Gristmill, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A29371 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gristmill?

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

What colors pair well with Gristmill?

Gristmill 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 Gristmill?

You can download Gristmill 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 Gristmill?

The hex code is #A29371. In RGB it's 162, 147, 113, and in HSL it's 42°, 21%, 54%.

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