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Abbey Stone

#A29778

RGB 162, 151, 120 · HSL 44°, 18%, 55% · CMYK 0, 7, 26, 36

Abbey Stone is #A29778 in HEX — rgb(162, 151, 120), hsl(44°, 18%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 26%, 36%).

Abbey Stone pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 18%, 55%. 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#A29778

RGB162, 151, 120

HSL44°, 18%, 55%

HSV44°, 26%, 64%

CMYK0, 7, 26, 36

Decimal10655608

CSS RGBrgb(162, 151, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 18%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Abbey Stone 365

Exact match

Vista Paint

Abbey Stone C-364

ΔE 0.8 · #A09676

Benjamin Moore

At 1518

ΔE 1.2 · #A39776

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 2 · #9C9273

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Green Stone SW2826

ΔE 2.2 · #A39B7E

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 2.3 · #A89D7E

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 2.4 · #A39C7E

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.7 · #AA9A7A

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.8 · #A99E80

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 3.2 · #A49E80

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 3.3 · #A29171

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 3.5 · #A19D7C

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.6 · #9D947B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.9 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.9 · #A1A189

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.9 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#A29778

#7883A1

Analogous

#A18178

#A29778

#97A178

Triadic

#A29778

#78A196

#9678A1

Split-Complementary

#A29778

#7897A1

#8178A1

Tetradic

#A29778

#78A181

#7883A1

#A17897

Monochromatic

#4B4534

#786F54

#A29778

#C0B9A5

#E0DCD2

Rectangle

#A29778

#83A178

#7883A1

#9678A1

Compound

#A29778

#97A178

#7883A1

#8178A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4AB93

#C5BFB0

#DCD9D2

Darker

#857A5B

#5C543E

#363124

Saturation

#928F86

#A19678

#D0AC49

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A29778

#A09879

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A29778

#99997D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A29778

#A49396

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Abbey Stone 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

#B99E75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A29778

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6A399

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.

#596995

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: #A29778;

CSS — background

background-color: #A29778;

CSS Variable

--color-abbey-stone: #A29778;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abbey-stone': '#A29778' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A29778] text-[#A29778]

SCSS

$abbey-stone: #A29778;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A29778?

#A29778 is Abbey Stone, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A29778 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abbey Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Abbey Stone?

Abbey Stone 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 Abbey Stone?

You can download Abbey Stone 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 Abbey Stone?

The hex code is #A29778. In RGB it's 162, 151, 120, and in HSL it's 44°, 18%, 55%.

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