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Tallow

#A39977

RGB 163, 153, 119 · HSL 46°, 19%, 55% · CMYK 0, 6, 27, 36

Tallow is #A39977 in HEX — rgb(163, 153, 119), hsl(46°, 19%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 27%, 36%).

Tallow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 19%, 55%. 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#A39977

RGB163, 153, 119

HSL46°, 19%, 55%

HSV46°, 27%, 64%

CMYK0, 6, 27, 36

Decimal10721655

CSS RGBrgb(163, 153, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 19%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Old HC-94

ΔE 1 · #A59B7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sleeves 359

ΔE 1.2 · #A19675

Vista Paint

Abbey Stone C-364

ΔE 1.5 · #A09676

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 2.4 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 2.8 · #A19D7C

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 2.8 · #A39C7E

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.9 · #AA9A7A

PPG

Gristmill 1026-5

ΔE 2.9 · #A29371

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Green Stone SW2826

ΔE 3 · #A39B7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.1 · #A99E80

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 3.3 · #A49E80

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Bridge DE6194

ΔE 4 · #A29171

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5.2 · #9D947B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.7 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 7.5 · #A1A189

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#A39977

#7681A2

Analogous

#A28276

#A39977

#96A276

Triadic

#A39977

#76A298

#9876A2

Split-Complementary

#A39977

#7696A2

#8276A2

Tetradic

#A39977

#76A282

#7681A2

#A27696

Monochromatic

#4C4634

#797053

#A39977

#C1BAA4

#E0DDD1

Rectangle

#A39977

#81A276

#7681A2

#9876A2

Compound

#A39977

#96A276

#7681A2

#8276A2

Variations

Lighter

#B5AD92

#C5C0AF

#DCDAD1

Darker

#877C5A

#5D563D

#373223

Saturation

#939086

#A29876

#D1B148

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A39977

#A29A78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A39977

#9B9B7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A39977

#A59498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tallow 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

#BA9F74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A39977

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7A499

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.

#596795

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: #A39977;

CSS — background

background-color: #A39977;

CSS Variable

--color-tallow: #A39977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tallow': '#A39977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A39977] text-[#A39977]

SCSS

$tallow: #A39977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A39977?

#A39977 is Tallow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A39977 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tallow?

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

What colors pair well with Tallow?

Tallow 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 Tallow?

You can download Tallow 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 Tallow?

The hex code is #A39977. In RGB it's 163, 153, 119, and in HSL it's 46°, 19%, 55%.

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