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Mohalla

#A59A7C

RGB 165, 154, 124 · HSL 44°, 19%, 57% · CMYK 0, 7, 25, 35

Mohalla is #A59A7C in HEX — rgb(165, 154, 124), hsl(44°, 19%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 35%).

Mohalla pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 19%, 57%. 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#A59A7C

RGB165, 154, 124

HSL44°, 19%, 57%

HSV44°, 25%, 65%

CMYK0, 7, 25, 35

Decimal10852988

CSS RGBrgb(165, 154, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 19%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Mohalla 351

ΔE 0.8 · #A79B7E

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 1.2 · #A89D7E

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Green Stone SW2826

ΔE 1.4 · #A39B7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 1.5 · #A99E80

Benjamin Moore

Old HC-94

ΔE 1.7 · #A59B7A

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 1.7 · #A39C7E

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 2.4 · #A49E80

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.5 · #AA9A7A

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 3.1 · #AC9A7E

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 3.3 · #A19D7C

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.7 · #9D947B

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 4 · #AAA388

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.1 · #A1A189

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.1 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A59A7C

#7D88A6

Analogous

#A6867D

#A59A7C

#9CA67D

Triadic

#A59A7C

#7DA69B

#9B7DA6

Split-Complementary

#A59A7C

#7D9CA6

#867DA6

Tetradic

#A59A7C

#7DA686

#7D88A6

#A67D9C

Monochromatic

#524B38

#7F7557

#A59A7C

#C5BEAA

#E4E1D8

Rectangle

#A59A7C

#88A67D

#7D88A6

#9B7DA6

Compound

#A59A7C

#9CA67D

#7D88A6

#867DA6

Variations

Lighter

#B8AF97

#C8C2B3

#DEDBD4

Darker

#8B7F5D

#61583F

#393324

Saturation

#98948B

#A69B7D

#D3B050

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A59A7C

#A39C7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A59A7C

#9C9C80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A59A7C

#A79699

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mohalla 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

#BBA078

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A59A7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A59C

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.

#5D6D9A

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: #A59A7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A59A7C;

CSS Variable

--color-mohalla: #A59A7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mohalla': '#A59A7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A59A7C] text-[#A59A7C]

SCSS

$mohalla: #A59A7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59A7C?

#A59A7C is Mohalla, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A59A7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mohalla?

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

What colors pair well with Mohalla?

Mohalla 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 Mohalla?

You can download Mohalla 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 Mohalla?

The hex code is #A59A7C. In RGB it's 165, 154, 124, and in HSL it's 44°, 19%, 57%.

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