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Apple Hill

#A69F8D

RGB 166, 159, 141 · HSL 43°, 12%, 60% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 35

Apple Hill is #A69F8D in HEX — rgb(166, 159, 141), hsl(43°, 12%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 35%).

Apple Hill pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 12%, 60%. 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#A69F8D

RGB166, 159, 141

HSL43°, 12%, 60%

HSV43°, 15%, 65%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 35

Decimal10919821

CSS RGBrgb(166, 159, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 12%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Downtown CSP-165

ΔE 1.6 · #A49B89

Behr

Chic Taupe N230-4

ΔE 1.6 · #A59C8C

PPG

Stonehenge Greige 1024-5

ΔE 1.7 · #A79D8D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 2.2 · #AAA593

Vista Paint

Wood Shadow C-204

ΔE 2.2 · #A49B8C

Dulux

Smooth Taupe SN3C4

ΔE 2.3 · #A49A8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Shadow 205

ΔE 2.3 · #A79E90

Kilz

Greyswood TB-16

ΔE 2.3 · #A49D8F

Sherwin-Williams

Ethereal Mood SW7639

ΔE 2.6 · #AEA594

Valspar

Arid Plains 6007-2A

ΔE 3 · #AFA28F

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 3.4 · #A7A58F

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 3.7 · #A1A093

Dunn-Edwards

Calico Rock DE6229

ΔE 3.8 · #9C9584

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6.7 · #989187

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 7.8 · #969992

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#A69F8D

#8D94A5

Analogous

#A5928D

#A69F8D

#A0A58D

Triadic

#A69F8D

#8DA59E

#9E8DA5

Split-Complementary

#A69F8D

#8DA0A5

#928DA5

Tetradic

#A69F8D

#8DA592

#8D94A5

#A58DA0

Monochromatic

#565043

#817965

#A69F8D

#C7C3B8

#E9E7E2

Rectangle

#A69F8D

#94A58D

#8D94A5

#9E8DA5

Compound

#A69F8D

#A0A58D

#8D94A5

#928DA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7B2A4

#C8C5BC

#DEDDD8

Darker

#8A816B

#5F5949

#38342A

Saturation

#9D9B95

#A59E8D

#D2B260

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A69F8D

#A4A08E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A69F8D

#A0A090

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A69F8D

#A79C9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Apple Hill 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

#BCA485

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A69F8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9A9A9

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.

#6375A1

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: #A69F8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A69F8D;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-hill: #A69F8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-hill': '#A69F8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A69F8D] text-[#A69F8D]

SCSS

$apple-hill: #A69F8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A69F8D?

#A69F8D is Apple Hill, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A69F8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Hill?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Hill?

Apple Hill 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 Apple Hill?

You can download Apple Hill 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 Apple Hill?

The hex code is #A69F8D. In RGB it's 166, 159, 141, and in HSL it's 43°, 12%, 60%.

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