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Iyanden Darksun

#A59A59

RGB 165, 154, 89 · HSL 51°, 30%, 50% · CMYK 0, 7, 46, 35

Iyanden Darksun is #A59A59 in HEX — rgb(165, 154, 89), hsl(51°, 30%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 46%, 35%).

Iyanden Darksun pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 30%, 50%. 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#A59A59

RGB165, 154, 89

HSL51°, 30%, 50%

HSV51°, 46%, 65%

CMYK0, 7, 46, 35

Decimal10852953

CSS RGBrgb(165, 154, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 30%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 1.6 · #A69A5C

Dulux

Cornstalk S17E6

ΔE 2.3 · #A79C5F

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 3.5 · #9C9152

Behr

Fossil Butte 350F-6

ΔE 3.5 · #9E914F

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 4.3 · #AEA065

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 4.6 · #AE9F65

Dunn-Edwards

Organic Matter DE5509

ΔE 4.7 · #A99E54

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 5 · #9D9950

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2149-30

ΔE 5.1 · #AC9655

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.2 · #999950

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 6.5 · #99894A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.7 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 13.9 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.9 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#A59A59

#5965A6

Analogous

#A67459

#A59A59

#8BA659

Triadic

#A59A59

#59A69A

#9A59A6

Split-Complementary

#A59A59

#598BA6

#7459A6

Tetradic

#A59A59

#59A674

#5965A6

#A6598B

Monochromatic

#423E24

#746C3E

#A59A59

#C1B88B

#DBD7BD

Rectangle

#A59A59

#65A659

#5965A6

#9A59A6

Compound

#A59A59

#8BA659

#5965A6

#7459A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8AE7A

#C6C09F

#DCD9C9

Darker

#867C46

#5D562F

#37331B

Saturation

#8B8874

#A69A59

#D2BA2D

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A59A59

#A69A5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A59A59

#9C9C65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A59A59

#A89298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Iyanden Darksun 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

#BBA05E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A59A59

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A582

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#515988

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: #A59A59;

CSS — background

background-color: #A59A59;

CSS Variable

--color-iyanden-darksun: #A59A59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iyanden-darksun': '#A59A59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A59A59] text-[#A59A59]

SCSS

$iyanden-darksun: #A59A59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59A59?

#A59A59 is Iyanden Darksun, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A59A59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iyanden Darksun?

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

What colors pair well with Iyanden Darksun?

Iyanden Darksun 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 Iyanden Darksun?

You can download Iyanden Darksun 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 Iyanden Darksun?

The hex code is #A59A59. In RGB it's 165, 154, 89, and in HSL it's 51°, 30%, 50%.

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