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Acacia Tree

#A69D64

RGB 166, 157, 100 · HSL 52°, 27%, 52% · CMYK 0, 5, 40, 35

Acacia Tree is #A69D64 in HEX — rgb(166, 157, 100), hsl(52°, 27%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 40%, 35%).

Acacia Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 27%, 52%. 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#A69D64

RGB166, 157, 100

HSL52°, 27%, 52%

HSV52°, 40%, 65%

CMYK0, 5, 40, 35

Decimal10919268

CSS RGBrgb(166, 157, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 27%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cornstalk S17E6

ΔE 2.4 · #A79C5F

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 2.9 · #AEA065

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 3 · #AE9F65

Behr

Ginger Tea S320-5

ΔE 3.1 · #ABA56A

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 3.3 · #A69A5C

Benjamin Moore

Ponderosa 531

ΔE 3.4 · #9D9B63

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 3.9 · #9F9E61

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 3.9 · #9E9764

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Leaves DE5495

ΔE 5.3 · #9C9463

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 5.3 · #95945C

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.6 · #998F5B

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 6.4 · #989D67

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.4 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.2 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.4 · #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

#A69D64

#646CA6

Analogous

#A67C64

#A69D64

#8DA664

Triadic

#A69D64

#64A69D

#9D64A6

Split-Complementary

#A69D64

#648DA6

#7C64A6

Tetradic

#A69D64

#64A67C

#646CA6

#A6648D

Monochromatic

#474329

#787145

#A69D64

#C2BC94

#DDDAC5

Rectangle

#A69D64

#6CA664

#646CA6

#9D64A6

Compound

#A69D64

#8DA664

#646CA6

#7C64A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8B083

#C6C2A5

#DCDACC

Darker

#88804C

#5F5933

#38341D

Saturation

#8F8C7B

#A69D64

#D2BE37

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A69D64

#A79C65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A69D64

#9F9F6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A69D64

#A9969B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Acacia Tree 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

#BCA266

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A69D64

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9A78A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#555C8D

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: #A69D64;

CSS — background

background-color: #A69D64;

CSS Variable

--color-acacia-tree: #A69D64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acacia-tree': '#A69D64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A69D64] text-[#A69D64]

SCSS

$acacia-tree: #A69D64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A69D64?

#A69D64 is Acacia Tree, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A69D64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acacia Tree?

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

What colors pair well with Acacia Tree?

Acacia Tree 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 Acacia Tree?

You can download Acacia Tree 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 Acacia Tree?

The hex code is #A69D64. In RGB it's 166, 157, 100, and in HSL it's 52°, 27%, 52%.

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