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Envy

#A4A582

RGB 164, 165, 130 · HSL 62°, 16%, 58% · CMYK 1, 0, 21, 35

Envy is #A4A582 in HEX — rgb(164, 165, 130), hsl(62°, 16%, 58%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 21%, 35%).

Envy pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 16%, 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#A4A582

RGB164, 165, 130

HSL62°, 16%, 58%

HSV62°, 21%, 65%

CMYK1, 0, 21, 35

Decimal10790274

CSS RGBrgb(164, 165, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 16%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Envy 1123-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rosemary 2144-30

ΔE 1.1 · #A1A37F

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 1.4 · #A2A580

Vista Paint

French Pear C-414

ΔE 1.9 · #9FA07D

Behr

Livingston N330-5

ΔE 2.1 · #9DA17E

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 2.3 · #9E9F7D

Valspar

Dusty Olive 6005-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #A7A586

Sherwin-Williams

Green Sprout SW7728

ΔE 3.2 · #A29F80

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 3.4 · #ADAB84

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 3.9 · #A2A57B

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 5.2 · #969873

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.7 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.1 · #A1A189

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 7.2 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#A4A582

#8483A5

Analogous

#A59583

#A4A582

#93A583

Triadic

#A4A582

#83A4A5

#A583A4

Split-Complementary

#A4A582

#8393A5

#9583A5

Tetradic

#A4A582

#83A595

#8483A5

#A58393

Monochromatic

#52533C

#7E7F5C

#A4A582

#C4C5AF

#E5E5DC

Rectangle

#A4A582

#83A584

#8483A5

#A583A4

Compound

#A4A582

#93A583

#8483A5

#9583A5

Variations

Lighter

#B6B79C

#C7C7B6

#DDDED5

Darker

#898A62

#5F6043

#373827

Saturation

#99998F

#A4A583

#CED256

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A582

#A9A283

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A582

#A5A587

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A582

#A6A0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Envy 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

#BAA87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A582

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8ADA1

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.

#605E9D

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: #A4A582;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A582;

CSS Variable

--color-envy: #A4A582;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'envy': '#A4A582' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A582] text-[#A4A582]

SCSS

$envy: #A4A582;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A582?

#A4A582 is Envy, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A4A582 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Envy?

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

What colors pair well with Envy?

Envy 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 Envy?

You can download Envy 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 Envy?

The hex code is #A4A582. In RGB it's 164, 165, 130, and in HSL it's 62°, 16%, 58%.

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