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Old

#A59B7A

RGB 165, 155, 122 · HSL 46°, 19%, 56% · CMYK 0, 6, 26, 35

Old is #A59B7A in HEX — rgb(165, 155, 122), hsl(46°, 19%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 35%).

Old pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 19%, 56%. 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#A59B7A

RGB165, 155, 122

HSL46°, 19%, 56%

HSV46°, 26%, 65%

CMYK0, 6, 26, 35

Decimal10853242

CSS RGBrgb(165, 155, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 19%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Old HC-94

Exact match

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 1.5 · #A89D7E

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

ΔE 1.7 · #A59A7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Abbey Stone 365

ΔE 1.8 · #A29778

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.1 · #A99E80

Valspar

Cool Moss 6006-4A

ΔE 2.1 · #A39C7E

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Revival Green Stone SW2826

ΔE 2.4 · #A39B7E

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 2.5 · #A19D7C

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 2.6 · #A49E80

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 2.6 · #AA9A7A

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 3.5 · #9C9273

Dunn-Edwards

Fairbank Green DE6250

ΔE 4.2 · #9D9C7E

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 5 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 6.8 · #A1A189

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.5 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.8 · #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 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

#A59B7A

#7983A4

Analogous

#A48579

#A59B7A

#99A479

Triadic

#A59B7A

#79A49A

#9A79A4

Split-Complementary

#A59B7A

#7999A4

#8579A4

Tetradic

#A59B7A

#79A485

#7983A4

#A47999

Monochromatic

#4F4936

#7C7355

#A59B7A

#C3BDA7

#E2DFD5

Rectangle

#A59B7A

#83A479

#7983A4

#9A79A4

Compound

#A59B7A

#99A479

#7983A4

#8579A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6AE94

#C7C1B1

#DDDBD3

Darker

#897E5B

#5F573E

#383324

Saturation

#959288

#A49A79

#D2B24C

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A59B7A

#A39C7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A59B7A

#9D9D7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A59B7A

#A7979A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Old 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

#BBA177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A59B7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A69B

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.

#5B6998

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: #A59B7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A59B7A;

CSS Variable

--color-old: #A59B7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old': '#A59B7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A59B7A] text-[#A59B7A]

SCSS

$old: #A59B7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59B7A?

#A59B7A is Old, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A59B7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old?

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

What colors pair well with Old?

Old 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 Old?

You can download Old 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 Old?

The hex code is #A59B7A. In RGB it's 165, 155, 122, and in HSL it's 46°, 19%, 56%.

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