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Faint Green

#A58B2C

RGB 165, 139, 44 · HSL 47°, 58%, 41% · CMYK 0, 16, 73, 35

Faint Green is #A58B2C in HEX — rgb(165, 139, 44), hsl(47°, 58%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 73%, 35%).

Faint Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 58%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A58B2C

RGB165, 139, 44

HSL47°, 58%, 41%

HSV47°, 73%, 65%

CMYK0, 16, 73, 35

Decimal10849068

CSS RGBrgb(165, 139, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 58%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bronze Green 350D-6

ΔE 2.6 · #A99035

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 3.4 · #A58B34

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 3.6 · #B09337

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 4.7 · #A28B36

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 5.9 · #9C8B1F

Vista Paint

Rain Boots C-801

ΔE 6.2 · #A49537

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 6.4 · #A5953B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.7 · #AF8A3A

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 7.8 · #9E903B

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 8.2 · #A99444

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 10.6 · #A98307

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 10.9 · #C7A44B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.9 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.3 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.2 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.4 · #DBB651

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A58B2C

#2C46A5

Analogous

#A54E2C

#A58B2C

#83A52C

Triadic

#A58B2C

#2CA58B

#8B2CA5

Split-Complementary

#A58B2C

#2C83A5

#4E2CA5

Tetradic

#A58B2C

#2CA54E

#2C46A5

#A52C83

Monochromatic

#2C250C

#69581C

#A58B2C

#D0B44E

#E0CD8A

Rectangle

#A58B2C

#46A52C

#2C46A5

#8B2CA5

Compound

#A58B2C

#83A52C

#2C46A5

#4E2CA5

Variations

Lighter

#CCAE41

#D1BE78

#E0D6B5

Darker

#877121

#5E4E15

#382E0B

Saturation

#7B7356

#A58B2C

#BB9716

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.33:1

Deuteranopia

#A58B2C

#9E902C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A58B2C

#909043

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A58B2C

#A88289

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Faint Green 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

#BB953C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A58B2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89A60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#2D4085

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: #A58B2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A58B2C;

CSS Variable

--color-faint-green: #A58B2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faint-green': '#A58B2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A58B2C] text-[#A58B2C]

SCSS

$faint-green: #A58B2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A58B2C?

#A58B2C is Faint Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A58B2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faint Green?

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

What colors pair well with Faint Green?

Faint Green 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 Faint Green?

You can download Faint Green 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 Faint Green?

The hex code is #A58B2C. In RGB it's 165, 139, 44, and in HSL it's 47°, 58%, 41%.

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