YELLOWS

Dry

#A4A085

RGB 164, 160, 133 · HSL 52°, 15%, 58% · CMYK 0, 2, 19, 36

Dry is #A4A085 in HEX — rgb(164, 160, 133), hsl(52°, 15%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 19%, 36%).

Dry pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 15%, 58%. 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#A4A085

RGB164, 160, 133

HSL52°, 15%, 58%

HSV52°, 19%, 64%

CMYK0, 2, 19, 36

Decimal10788997

CSS RGBrgb(164, 160, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 15%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dry 2142-40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Head for the Beach K-963

ΔE 1.5 · #A19D84

Dulux

Rigby Ridge S18C4

ΔE 1.8 · #A09F82

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 1.8 · #AAA388

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 1.9 · #A6A082

Sherwin-Williams

Green Sprout SW7728

ΔE 2.3 · #A29F80

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 2.4 · #A1A189

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #A39C7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orestes 379

ΔE 2.8 · #9F9B84

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 3.4 · #AFA78D

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.4 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 3.5 · #A7A58F

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 3.6 · #A19D7C

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3.8 · #A89D7E

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.4 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#A4A085

#8488A4

Analogous

#A49084

#A4A085

#98A484

Triadic

#A4A085

#84A4A0

#A084A4

Split-Complementary

#A4A085

#8498A4

#9084A4

Tetradic

#A4A085

#84A490

#8488A4

#A48498

Monochromatic

#524F3D

#7E7A5D

#A4A085

#C4C2B0

#E5E4DC

Rectangle

#A4A085

#88A484

#8488A4

#A084A4

Compound

#A4A085

#98A484

#8488A4

#9084A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6B39C

#C7C5B7

#DDDCD6

Darker

#898464

#5F5B44

#373527

Saturation

#99978F

#A4A084

#D1C156

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A085

#A59F86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A085

#A1A189

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A085

#A69C9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dry 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

#BAA57F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A085

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8AAA3

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.

#5E679D

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: #A4A085;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A085;

CSS Variable

--color-dry: #A4A085;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dry': '#A4A085' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A085] text-[#A4A085]

SCSS

$dry: #A4A085;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A085?

#A4A085 is Dry, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A4A085 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dry?

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

What colors pair well with Dry?

Dry 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 Dry?

You can download Dry 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 Dry?

The hex code is #A4A085. In RGB it's 164, 160, 133, and in HSL it's 52°, 15%, 58%.

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