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Green Sprout

#A29F80

RGB 162, 159, 128 · HSL 55°, 15%, 57% · CMYK 0, 2, 21, 36

Green Sprout is #A29F80 in HEX — rgb(162, 159, 128), hsl(55°, 15%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 21%, 36%).

Green Sprout pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 15%, 57%. 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#A29F80

RGB162, 159, 128

HSL55°, 15%, 57%

HSV55°, 21%, 64%

CMYK0, 2, 21, 36

Decimal10657664

CSS RGBrgb(162, 159, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 15%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Green Sprout SW7728

Exact match

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 1.3 · #A49E80

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 1.4 · #A19D7C

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 1.5 · #A6A082

Dunn-Edwards

Fairbank Green DE6250

ΔE 1.6 · #9D9C7E

Benjamin Moore

Thicket AF-405

ΔE 1.9 · #A2A17F

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 1.9 · #A39C7E

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 2.3 · #9E9F7D

Vista Paint

French Pear C-414

ΔE 2.7 · #9FA07D

PPG

Envy 1123-5

ΔE 3.2 · #A4A582

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3.3 · #A89D7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.4 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 4.1 · #A1A189

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.3 · #9D947B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.5 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#A29F80

#8184A2

Analogous

#A28F81

#A29F80

#94A281

Triadic

#A29F80

#81A29F

#9F81A2

Split-Complementary

#A29F80

#8194A2

#8F81A2

Tetradic

#A29F80

#81A28F

#8184A2

#A28194

Monochromatic

#4F4D3B

#7B785B

#A29F80

#C2C1AD

#E3E2D9

Rectangle

#A29F80

#84A281

#8184A2

#9F81A2

Compound

#A29F80

#94A281

#8184A2

#8F81A2

Variations

Lighter

#B4B29A

#C6C4B5

#DDDCD5

Darker

#878462

#5D5B43

#373526

Saturation

#96958C

#A29F81

#D0C652

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A29F80

#A49E81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A29F80

#A0A085

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A29F80

#A49B9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Sprout 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

#B9A47B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A29F80

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6A99F

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.

#5D629A

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: #A29F80;

CSS — background

background-color: #A29F80;

CSS Variable

--color-green-sprout: #A29F80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-sprout': '#A29F80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A29F80] text-[#A29F80]

SCSS

$green-sprout: #A29F80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A29F80?

#A29F80 is Green Sprout, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A29F80 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Sprout?

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

What colors pair well with Green Sprout?

Green Sprout 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 Green Sprout?

You can download Green Sprout 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 Green Sprout?

The hex code is #A29F80. In RGB it's 162, 159, 128, and in HSL it's 55°, 15%, 57%.

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