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Machine Green

#A6A23F

RGB 166, 162, 63 · HSL 58°, 45%, 45% · CMYK 0, 2, 62, 35

Machine Green is #A6A23F in HEX — rgb(166, 162, 63), hsl(58°, 45%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 62%, 35%).

Machine Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 45%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A6A23F

RGB166, 162, 63

HSL58°, 45%, 45%

HSV58°, 62%, 65%

CMYK0, 2, 62, 35

Decimal10920511

CSS RGBrgb(166, 162, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 45%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Machine Green 1218-6

Exact match

Behr

Mossy Rock 370F-6

ΔE 3.3 · #A19C3F

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

ΔE 3.4 · #9B9B39

Benjamin Moore

Olive 392

ΔE 5 · #AFA54B

Dulux

Olive Reserve S18F7

ΔE 5.2 · #A6A74D

Dunn-Edwards

Moss Stone DE5481

ΔE 6.4 · #B4A54B

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 6.8 · #929437

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 6.8 · #AAA651

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7.4 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 8.3 · #B4B05A

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 10 · #B7A756

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 11.6 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 16.9 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.6 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 24.2 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 25.2 · #C7DF89

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#A6A23F

#3F43A6

Analogous

#A66F3F

#A6A23F

#76A63F

Triadic

#A6A23F

#3FA6A3

#A33FA6

Split-Complementary

#A6A23F

#3F76A6

#6F3FA6

Tetradic

#A6A23F

#3FA66F

#3F43A6

#A63F76

Monochromatic

#373615

#6F6D2A

#A6A23F

#C7C46B

#DCDAA3

Rectangle

#A6A23F

#43A63F

#3F43A6

#A33FA6

Compound

#A6A23F

#76A63F

#3F43A6

#6F3FA6

Variations

Lighter

#C1BE5C

#CBC98B

#DDDCBE

Darker

#878430

#5E5C20

#383612

Saturation

#828163

#A6A33F

#C6C020

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6A23F

#AD9E41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6A23F

#A3A355

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6A23F

#AB989E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Machine Green 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

#BCA64A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6A23F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9AB6F

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.

#3C3F87

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: #A6A23F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6A23F;

CSS Variable

--color-machine-green: #A6A23F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'machine-green': '#A6A23F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6A23F] text-[#A6A23F]

SCSS

$machine-green: #A6A23F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6A23F?

#A6A23F is Machine Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A6A23F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Machine Green?

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

What colors pair well with Machine Green?

Machine Green 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 Machine Green?

You can download Machine Green 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 Machine Green?

The hex code is #A6A23F. In RGB it's 166, 162, 63, and in HSL it's 58°, 45%, 45%.

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