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Olive Rush

#A39467

RGB 163, 148, 103 · HSL 45°, 25%, 52% · CMYK 0, 9, 37, 36

Olive Rush is #A39467 in HEX — rgb(163, 148, 103), hsl(45°, 25%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 37%, 36%).

Olive Rush pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 25%, 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#A39467

RGB163, 148, 103

HSL45°, 25%, 52%

HSV45°, 37%, 64%

CMYK0, 9, 37, 36

Decimal10720359

CSS RGBrgb(163, 148, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 25%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Eco Green PPU8-5

ΔE 1.6 · #A89669

Vista Paint

Upon Reflection C-323

ΔE 2.5 · #AA9768

Dulux

Stilted Stalks S17D5

ΔE 2.5 · #A2986A

PPG

Pineapple Sage 1111-5

ΔE 2.5 · #9C8F60

Hallman-Lindsay

Upon Reflection 324

ΔE 2.9 · #AC986A

Benjamin Moore

Hiking 524

ΔE 3.1 · #9F9769

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Leaves DE5495

ΔE 3.7 · #9C9463

Valspar

Olive Rush 6006-6B

ΔE 3.7 · #A39B6E

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 3.8 · #978E62

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 4.5 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.9 · #998F5B

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Verbena SW7726

ΔE 5.1 · #9D986F

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.7 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.6 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 12.5 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A39467

#6675A3

Analogous

#A37566

#A39467

#94A366

Triadic

#A39467

#66A394

#9466A3

Split-Complementary

#A39467

#6694A3

#7566A3

Tetradic

#A39467

#66A375

#6675A3

#A36694

Monochromatic

#463F2A

#766A47

#A39467

#C0B596

#DDD7C6

Rectangle

#A39467

#75A366

#6675A3

#9466A3

Compound

#A39467

#94A366

#6675A3

#7566A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6A985

#C5BDA6

#DCD8CD

Darker

#86784E

#5D5335

#37311E

Saturation

#8E897B

#A39466

#D1AB38

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.99:1

Deuteranopia

#A39467

#A09668

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A39467

#97976E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A39467

#A58E93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Olive Rush 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

#BA9C68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A39467

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7A18D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#55638D

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: #A39467;

CSS — background

background-color: #A39467;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-rush: #A39467;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-rush': '#A39467' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A39467] text-[#A39467]

SCSS

$olive-rush: #A39467;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A39467?

#A39467 is Olive Rush, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A39467 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olive Rush?

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

What colors pair well with Olive Rush?

Olive Rush 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 Olive Rush?

You can download Olive Rush 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 Olive Rush?

The hex code is #A39467. In RGB it's 163, 148, 103, and in HSL it's 45°, 25%, 52%.

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