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Sphagnales Moss

#A5AD44

RGB 165, 173, 68 · HSL 65°, 44%, 47% · CMYK 5, 0, 61, 32

Sphagnales Moss is #A5AD44 in HEX — rgb(165, 173, 68), hsl(65°, 44%, 47%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 61%, 32%).

Sphagnales Moss pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 44%, 47%. 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#A5AD44

RGB165, 173, 68

HSL65°, 44%, 47%

HSV65°, 61%, 68%

CMYK5, 0, 61, 32

Decimal10857796

CSS RGBrgb(165, 173, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 44%, 47%)

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Benjamin Moore

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Hallman-Lindsay

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PPG

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Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE 8.9 · #A1B841

Sherwin-Williams

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ΔE 10.2 · #B4B05A

Kilz

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ΔE 10.4 · #929437

RAL

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IKEA

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Kobra

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ΔE 23.4 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 24.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#A5AD44

#4C43AD

Analogous

#AD8143

#A5AD44

#6FAD43

Triadic

#A5AD44

#43A4AD

#AD43A4

Split-Complementary

#A5AD44

#436FAD

#8143AD

Tetradic

#A5AD44

#43AD81

#4C43AD

#AD436F

Monochromatic

#3B3E18

#70762E

#A5AD44

#C2C973

#DADEAB

Rectangle

#A5AD44

#43AD4C

#4C43AD

#AD43A4

Compound

#A5AD44

#6FAD43

#4C43AD

#8143AD

Variations

Lighter

#BBC263

#C7CC90

#DCDEC1

Darker

#858C34

#5D6222

#373A13

Saturation

#858868

#A4AD43

#C0CE22

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5AD44

#B4A447

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5AD44

#ACAC5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5AD44

#ABA2A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sphagnales Moss 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

#BBAE4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5AD44

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B372

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.

#46408C

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: #A5AD44;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5AD44;

CSS Variable

--color-sphagnales-moss: #A5AD44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sphagnales-moss': '#A5AD44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5AD44] text-[#A5AD44]

SCSS

$sphagnales-moss: #A5AD44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5AD44?

#A5AD44 is Sphagnales Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A5AD44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sphagnales Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Sphagnales Moss?

Sphagnales Moss 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 Sphagnales Moss?

You can download Sphagnales Moss 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 Sphagnales Moss?

The hex code is #A5AD44. In RGB it's 165, 173, 68, and in HSL it's 65°, 44%, 47%.

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