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Peter Pan

#A4A963

RGB 164, 169, 99 · HSL 64°, 29%, 53% · CMYK 3, 0, 41, 34

Peter Pan is #A4A963 in HEX — rgb(164, 169, 99), hsl(64°, 29%, 53%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 41%, 34%).

Peter Pan pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 29%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A4A963

RGB164, 169, 99

HSL64°, 29%, 53%

HSV64°, 41%, 66%

CMYK3, 0, 41, 34

Decimal10791267

CSS RGBrgb(164, 169, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 29%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Peter Pan C-785

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Peter Pan 786

ΔE 1.6 · #A5A966

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Olive DE5543

ΔE 2.8 · #A1A867

Benjamin Moore

Medieval 530

ΔE 3.3 · #A2A565

Dulux

Rickrack S18E6

ΔE 3.4 · #A6A460

PPG

Always Apple 1118-5

ΔE 3.7 · #A0A667

Behr

Fresh Brew M330-5

ΔE 5.2 · #B4B66E

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 5.7 · #B1B874

Sherwin-Williams

Stay in Lime SW9032

ΔE 5.9 · #9FAC5C

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 6.1 · #9F9E61

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.5 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.7 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 8 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.7 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 18.2 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#A4A963

#6964AA

Analogous

#AA8C64

#A4A963

#83AA64

Triadic

#A4A963

#64A5AA

#AA64A5

Split-Complementary

#A4A963

#6483AA

#8C64AA

Tetradic

#A4A963

#64AA8C

#6964AA

#AA6483

Monochromatic

#494C2A

#797D45

#A4A963

#C2C596

#DFE0C7

Rectangle

#A4A963

#64AA69

#6964AA

#AA64A5

Compound

#A4A963

#83AA64

#6964AA

#8C64AA

Variations

Lighter

#B7BB83

#C6C9A5

#DCDECD

Darker

#898D4B

#5F6233

#383A1D

Saturation

#90927D

#A5AA64

#CAD43A

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A963

#AFA265

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A963

#A8A86F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A963

#A8A0A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Peter Pan 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

#BAAB65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A963

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B08A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

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.

#5A5690

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: #A4A963;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A963;

CSS Variable

--color-peter-pan: #A4A963;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peter-pan': '#A4A963' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A963] text-[#A4A963]

SCSS

$peter-pan: #A4A963;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A963?

#A4A963 is Peter Pan, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A4A963 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peter Pan?

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

What colors pair well with Peter Pan?

Peter Pan 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 Peter Pan?

You can download Peter Pan 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 Peter Pan?

The hex code is #A4A963. In RGB it's 164, 169, 99, and in HSL it's 64°, 29%, 53%.

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