YELLOWS
Old Salem Gray
#A49A79
Reading balanced, Old Salem Gray lands in the yellows family at HSL 46°, 19%, 56%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Old Salem Gray HC-94
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A49A79?
#A49A79 is Old Salem Gray, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #A49A79 warm or cool?
Old Salem Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Old Salem Gray?
Old Salem Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Old Salem Gray?
Old Salem Gray pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Old Salem Gray?
You can download Old Salem Gray 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 RGB value of #A49A79?
#A49A79 converts to RGB 164, 154, 121.