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Nourish .04

#A3977F

RGB 163, 151, 127 · HSL 40°, 16%, 57% · CMYK 0, 7, 22, 36

Nourish .04 is #A3977F in HEX — rgb(163, 151, 127), hsl(40°, 16%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 22%, 36%).

Nourish .04 pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 16%, 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#A3977F

RGB163, 151, 127

HSL40°, 16%, 57%

HSV40°, 22%, 64%

CMYK0, 7, 22, 36

Decimal10721151

CSS RGBrgb(163, 151, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 16%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Weather Board DE6222

ΔE 1.4 · #9F947D

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 1.8 · #A49B82

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 2 · #9D947B

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 2 · #A69C83

Vista Paint

Sandy Bluff C-1427

ΔE 2.2 · #A89D85

Benjamin Moore

Nordic CC-576

ΔE 2.3 · #9F917A

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #AB9C83

Hallman-Lindsay

Mohalla 351

ΔE 3 · #A79B7E

Behr

Golden Olive MQ2-24

ΔE 3.2 · #AB987F

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

ΔE 3.5 · #A0917E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4 · #A99E80

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 5.5 · #A08B73

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 5.7 · #A1A189

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 8.1 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3977F

#808CA3

Analogous

#A38680

#A3977F

#9DA380

Triadic

#A3977F

#80A397

#9780A3

Split-Complementary

#A3977F

#809DA3

#8680A3

Tetradic

#A3977F

#80A386

#808CA3

#A3809D

Monochromatic

#50493A

#7C715A

#A3977F

#C3BBAC

#E3E0D9

Rectangle

#A3977F

#8CA380

#808CA3

#9780A3

Compound

#A3977F

#9DA380

#808CA3

#8680A3

Variations

Lighter

#B5AC99

#C6C0B4

#DDDAD4

Darker

#887B61

#5E5542

#373126

Saturation

#97938C

#A39780

#D1A752

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3977F

#9F9980

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3977F

#999982

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3977F

#A49496

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nourish .04 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

#BA9E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3977F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7A39F

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.

#5D719A

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: #A3977F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3977F;

CSS Variable

--color-nourish-.04: #A3977F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nourish-.04': '#A3977F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3977F] text-[#A3977F]

SCSS

$nourish-.04: #A3977F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3977F?

#A3977F is Nourish .04, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A3977F warm or cool?

Nourish .04 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nourish .04?

Nourish .04 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Nourish .04?

Nourish .04 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 Nourish .04?

You can download Nourish .04 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 Nourish .04?

The hex code is #A3977F. In RGB it's 163, 151, 127, and in HSL it's 40°, 16%, 57%.

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