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Yellow

#A2A22F

RGB 162, 162, 47 · HSL 60°, 55%, 41% · CMYK 0, 0, 71, 36

Yellow is #A2A22F in HEX — rgb(162, 162, 47), hsl(60°, 55%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 71%, 36%).

Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 55%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A2A22F

RGB162, 162, 47

HSL60°, 55%, 41%

HSV60°, 71%, 64%

CMYK0, 0, 71, 36

Decimal10658351

CSS RGBrgb(162, 162, 47)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 55%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spring Moss 390D-6

ΔE 3.7 · #9F9F35

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 3.8 · #9AA22B

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 6 · #AEA132

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 6.8 · #97A631

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 8 · #91A135

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 9.3 · #9FB139

Valspar

Asparagus 6008-8C

ΔE 9.6 · #AEB83A

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 9.7 · #AC9825

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 10.1 · #9D9101

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 10.4 · #9B993E

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 10.5 · #929437

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 14.7 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.5 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 23.9 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 25.1 · #A3CD39

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

#A2A22F

#2F2FA2

Analogous

#A2692F

#A2A22F

#69A22F

Triadic

#A2A22F

#2FA2A2

#A22FA2

Split-Complementary

#A2A22F

#2F69A2

#692FA2

Tetradic

#A2A22F

#2FA269

#2F2FA2

#A22F69

Monochromatic

#2B2B0D

#67671E

#A2A22F

#CDCD51

#DEDE8C

Rectangle

#A2A22F

#2FA22F

#2F2FA2

#A22FA2

Compound

#A2A22F

#69A22F

#2F2FA2

#692FA2

Variations

Lighter

#C9C944

#CFCF7B

#DFDFB6

Darker

#848423

#5C5C17

#37370C

Saturation

#7A7A57

#A2A22F

#BABA18

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2A22F

#AC9C32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2A22F

#A2A24C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2A22F

#A7979E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#B9A63E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2A22F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6AB63

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#2F2F82

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: #A2A22F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2A22F;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #A2A22F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#A2A22F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2A22F] text-[#A2A22F]

SCSS

$yellow: #A2A22F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2A22F?

#A2A22F is Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A2A22F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #A2A22F. In RGB it's 162, 162, 47, and in HSL it's 60°, 55%, 41%.

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