BROWNS

Romaine Green

#A38E00

RGB 163, 142, 0 · HSL 52°, 100%, 32% · CMYK 0, 13, 100, 36

Romaine Green is #A38E00 in HEX — rgb(163, 142, 0), hsl(52°, 100%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 100%, 36%).

Romaine Green pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 52°, 100%, 32%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#A38E00

RGB163, 142, 0

HSL52°, 100%, 32%

HSV52°, 100%, 64%

CMYK0, 13, 100, 36

Decimal10718720

CSS RGBrgb(163, 142, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 100%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 4.1 · #A9921B

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 4.4 · #9D9101

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 6.1 · #AC9825

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 7.7 · #B8A02A

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 8.7 · #BBA528

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

ΔE 10.7 · #BC9B32

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 11.2 · #BC911F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 13 · #BD9C3A

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 13.7 · #B09337

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 13.8 · #CEAB3B

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 17.6 · #9E903B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 19 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 19.1 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.5 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.2 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 25.3 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A38E00

#0016A3

Analogous

#A33C00

#A38E00

#67A300

Triadic

#A38E00

#00A38D

#8D00A3

Split-Complementary

#A38E00

#0067A3

#3C00A3

Tetradic

#A38E00

#00A33C

#0016A3

#A30067

Monochromatic

#1A1600

#574B00

#A38E00

#F0D000

#FFE53D

Rectangle

#A38E00

#16A300

#0016A3

#8D00A3

Compound

#A38E00

#67A300

#0016A3

#3C00A3

Variations

Lighter

#E9CA00

#EFD83F

#EDE198

Darker

#837100

#5A4E00

#342D00

Saturation

#6A6439

#A38D00

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.43:1

Deuteranopia

#A38E00

#A09003

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A38E00

#929235

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A38E00

#A7848B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Romaine Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#BA971B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A38E00

Daylight 5500K

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

#A79C3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#0E1D7D

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: #A38E00;

CSS — background

background-color: #A38E00;

CSS Variable

--color-romaine-green: #A38E00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romaine-green': '#A38E00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A38E00] text-[#A38E00]

SCSS

$romaine-green: #A38E00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A38E00?

#A38E00 is Romaine Green, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #A38E00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Romaine Green?

Romaine Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Romaine Green?

Romaine Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Romaine Green?

You can download Romaine Green 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 Romaine Green?

The hex code is #A38E00. In RGB it's 163, 142, 0, and in HSL it's 52°, 100%, 32%.

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