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Medieval

#A2A565

RGB 162, 165, 101 · HSL 63°, 26%, 52% · CMYK 2, 0, 39, 35

Medieval is #A2A565 in HEX — rgb(162, 165, 101), hsl(63°, 26%, 52%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 39%, 35%).

Medieval pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 26%, 52%. 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#A2A565

RGB162, 165, 101

HSL63°, 26%, 52%

HSV63°, 39%, 65%

CMYK2, 0, 39, 35

Decimal10659173

CSS RGBrgb(162, 165, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 26%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Medieval 530

Exact match

PPG

Always Apple 1118-5

ΔE 1.4 · #A0A667

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Olive DE5543

ΔE 1.9 · #A1A867

Behr

Dried Chive S330-5

ΔE 2 · #9EA164

Hallman-Lindsay

Peter Pan 786

ΔE 2 · #A5A966

Dulux

Rickrack S18E6

ΔE 3.1 · #A6A460

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 3.1 · #9F9E61

Vista Paint

Peter Pan C-785

ΔE 3.3 · #A4A963

Kilz

Vitality LG250-02

ΔE 5.7 · #92A15F

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.9 · #999950

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 7.2 · #95945C

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.9 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 8.9 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 10.5 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 17.4 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#A2A565

#6865A4

Analogous

#A48865

#A2A565

#81A465

Triadic

#A2A565

#65A1A4

#A465A1

Split-Complementary

#A2A565

#6581A4

#8865A4

Tetradic

#A2A565

#65A488

#6865A4

#A46581

Monochromatic

#45472A

#747746

#A2A565

#BFC195

#DCDDC5

Rectangle

#A2A565

#65A468

#6865A4

#A465A1

Compound

#A2A565

#81A465

#6865A4

#8865A4

Variations

Lighter

#B4B784

#C4C6A5

#DBDCCC

Darker

#84874D

#5C5E34

#36371E

Saturation

#8D8E7B

#A1A465

#CAD237

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2A565

#AB9F66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2A565

#A4A470

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2A565

#A69DA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Medieval 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

#B9A867

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2A565

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6AD8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#57558D

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: #A2A565;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2A565;

CSS Variable

--color-medieval: #A2A565;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medieval': '#A2A565' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2A565] text-[#A2A565]

SCSS

$medieval: #A2A565;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2A565?

#A2A565 is Medieval, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A2A565 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Medieval?

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

What colors pair well with Medieval?

Medieval 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 Medieval?

You can download Medieval 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 Medieval?

The hex code is #A2A565. In RGB it's 162, 165, 101, and in HSL it's 63°, 26%, 52%.

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