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Rain Boots

#A5953B

RGB 165, 149, 59 · HSL 51°, 47%, 44% · CMYK 0, 10, 64, 35

Rain Boots is #A5953B in HEX — rgb(165, 149, 59), hsl(51°, 47%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 64%, 35%).

Rain Boots pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 47%, 44%. 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#A5953B

RGB165, 149, 59

HSL51°, 47%, 44%

HSV51°, 64%, 65%

CMYK0, 10, 64, 35

Decimal10851643

CSS RGBrgb(165, 149, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 47%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ornamental Grass K-440

ΔE 1.5 · #A09238

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 3.2 · #9E903B

Behr

Banana Leaf HDC-MD-20

ΔE 3.5 · #9E8F3B

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

ΔE 3.5 · #9D913C

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 4.9 · #A99444

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5 · #AEA04B

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 5 · #A28B36

Dulux

Poplar S18F8

ΔE 5.6 · #A29C46

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 7.7 · #B29445

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 8 · #9C8B1F

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 8.3 · #B7A756

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.5 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 17.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18.8 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A5953B

#3B4BA5

Analogous

#A5603B

#A5953B

#80A53B

Triadic

#A5953B

#3BA595

#953BA5

Split-Complementary

#A5953B

#3B80A5

#603BA5

Tetradic

#A5953B

#3BA560

#3B4BA5

#A53B80

Monochromatic

#342F13

#6D6227

#A5953B

#C8B965

#DCD39E

Rectangle

#A5953B

#4BA53B

#3B4BA5

#953BA5

Compound

#A5953B

#80A53B

#3B4BA5

#603BA5

Variations

Lighter

#C2B257

#CCC187

#DDD9BD

Darker

#86792D

#5E541E

#373110

Saturation

#807B60

#A5953B

#C3AA1E

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.96:1

Deuteranopia

#A5953B

#A4963C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5953B

#98984E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5953B

#A98C93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rain Boots 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

#BB9C47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5953B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A16C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#394585

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: #A5953B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5953B;

CSS Variable

--color-rain-boots: #A5953B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rain-boots': '#A5953B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5953B] text-[#A5953B]

SCSS

$rain-boots: #A5953B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5953B?

#A5953B is Rain Boots, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A5953B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rain Boots?

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

What colors pair well with Rain Boots?

Rain Boots 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 Rain Boots?

You can download Rain Boots 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 Rain Boots?

The hex code is #A5953B. In RGB it's 165, 149, 59, and in HSL it's 51°, 47%, 44%.

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