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Shimmering Glade

#A4943A

RGB 164, 148, 58 · HSL 51°, 48%, 44% · CMYK 0, 10, 65, 36

Shimmering Glade is #A4943A in HEX — rgb(164, 148, 58), hsl(51°, 48%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 65%, 36%).

Shimmering Glade pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 48%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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.

HEX#A4943A
RGB164, 148, 58
HSL51°, 48%, 44%
HSV51°, 65%, 64%
CMYK0, 10, 65, 36
Decimal10785850
CSS RGBrgb(164, 148, 58)
CSS HSLhsl(51, 48%, 44%)

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Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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.

Complementary

#A4943A
#3A4BA6

Analogous

#A6603A
#A4943A
#80A63A

Triadic

#A4943A
#3AA696
#963AA6

Split-Complementary

#A4943A
#3A80A6
#603AA6

Tetradic

#A4943A
#3AA660
#3A4BA6
#A63A80

Monochromatic

#353013
#6D6326
#A4943A
#C9BA64
#DDD39D

Rectangle

#A4943A
#4BA63A
#3A4BA6
#963AA6

Compound

#A4943A
#80A63A
#3A4BA6
#603AA6

Shades and tints of Shimmering Glade run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F7F5E8
Tint #E6E0B9
Tint #D6CB8A
Tint #C5B55B
Base #A4943A
Shade #887B30
Shade #6A5F25
Shade #4B441B
Shade #2D2910

Lighter

#C4B356
#CCC286
#DED9BC

Darker

#87792D
#5E551D
#383210

Saturation

#807C60
#A6963A
#C3AA1D

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

3.05:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

6.88:1

AA

Deuteranopia

#A4943A
#A3953B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4943A
#97974E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4943A
#A88B92

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Shimmering Glade 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
#BA9C47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4943A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A16B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#ECECE9

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.

#384486

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #A4943A;
CSS — background
background-color: #A4943A;
CSS Variable
--color-shimmering-glade: #A4943A;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'shimmering-glade': '#A4943A' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#A4943A] text-[#A4943A]
SCSS
$shimmering-glade: #A4943A;
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What color is #A4943A?

#A4943A is Shimmering Glade, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A4943A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shimmering Glade?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmering Glade?

Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade?

You can download Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade?

The hex code is #A4943A. In RGB it's 164, 148, 58, and in HSL it's 51°, 48%, 44%.

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