BROWNS

Countryside

#A4A404

RGB 164, 164, 4 · HSL 60°, 95%, 33% · CMYK 0, 0, 98, 36

Countryside is #A4A404 in HEX — rgb(164, 164, 4), hsl(60°, 95%, 33%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 98%, 36%).

Countryside pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 60°, 95%, 33%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#A4A404

RGB164, 164, 4

HSL60°, 95%, 33%

HSV60°, 98%, 64%

CMYK0, 0, 98, 36

Decimal10789892

CSS RGBrgb(164, 164, 4)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 95%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Luscious Lime P330-7

ΔE 2.1 · #A4A700

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 8.7 · #B9BB31

PPG

Willow Herb 17-26

ΔE 8.9 · #AAAC32

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 10 · #9D9101

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2027-20

ΔE 10.5 · #ACBA16

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 10.5 · #BEBD3B

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 11 · #BDC233

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 11.1 · #C6B836

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 12.8 · #97A631

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.4 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 16.3 · #91A135

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22.2 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 22.3 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 23.7 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 25 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#A4A404

#0404A4

Analogous

#A45404

#A4A404

#54A404

Triadic

#A4A404

#04A4A4

#A404A4

Split-Complementary

#A4A404

#0454A4

#5404A4

Tetradic

#A4A404

#04A454

#0404A4

#A40454

Monochromatic

#191901

#5A5A02

#A4A404

#EFEF06

#FAFA47

Rectangle

#A4A404

#04A404

#0404A4

#A404A4

Compound

#A4A404

#54A404

#0404A4

#5404A4

Variations

Lighter

#E7E706

#EBEB46

#EBEB9B

Darker

#868600

#5D5D00

#363600

Saturation

#6C6C3C

#A4A404

#A6A602

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A404

#AF9D0F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A404

#A4A43F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A404

#AA989F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Countryside grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#BAA81E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A404

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8AD42

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#0E0E81

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 · 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.

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: #A4A404;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A404;

CSS Variable

--color-countryside: #A4A404;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'countryside': '#A4A404' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A404] text-[#A4A404]

SCSS

$countryside: #A4A404;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A404?

#A4A404 is Countryside, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #A4A404 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Countryside?

Countryside works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Countryside?

Countryside pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Countryside?

You can download Countryside 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 Countryside?

The hex code is #A4A404. In RGB it's 164, 164, 4, and in HSL it's 60°, 95%, 33%.

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