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Indian Spice

#A78724

RGB 167, 135, 36 · HSL 45°, 65%, 40% · CMYK 0, 19, 78, 35

Indian Spice is #A78724 in HEX — rgb(167, 135, 36), hsl(45°, 65%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 78%, 35%).

Indian Spice pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 65%, 40%. 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#A78724

RGB167, 135, 36

HSL45°, 65%, 40%

HSV45°, 78%, 65%

CMYK0, 19, 78, 35

Decimal10979108

CSS RGBrgb(167, 135, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 65%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Indian Spice M300-6

Exact match

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 5.6 · #B09337

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 6.1 · #A58B34

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 7.3 · #A98307

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 7.5 · #9C8B1F

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 7.6 · #BF9334

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 7.8 · #A28B36

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 8 · #AF8A3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 8 · #BD9C3A

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 9.2 · #BC911F

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 9.4 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.8 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 11.9 · #C7A44B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.1 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 17 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.8 · #DBB651

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A78724

#2445A8

Analogous

#A84524

#A78724

#87A824

Triadic

#A78724

#24A887

#8724A8

Split-Complementary

#A78724

#2487A8

#4524A8

Tetradic

#A78724

#24A845

#2445A8

#A82487

Monochromatic

#2A2209

#695416

#A78724

#D7B242

#E4CB81

Rectangle

#A78724

#45A824

#2445A8

#8724A8

Compound

#A78724

#87A824

#2445A8

#4524A8

Variations

Lighter

#D4AC35

#D6BD70

#E2D6B1

Darker

#896D1A

#604C10

#392D08

Saturation

#7A7052

#A88724

#BA9012

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.13:1

Deuteranopia

#A78724

#9D8E23

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78724

#8D8D3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78724

#AA7E86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Indian Spice 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

#BD9236

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78724

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA975A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#273F87

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: #A78724;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78724;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-spice: #A78724;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-spice': '#A78724' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78724] text-[#A78724]

SCSS

$indian-spice: #A78724;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78724?

#A78724 is Indian Spice, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A78724 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Indian Spice?

Indian Spice 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 Indian Spice?

You can download Indian Spice 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 Indian Spice?

The hex code is #A78724. In RGB it's 167, 135, 36, and in HSL it's 45°, 65%, 40%.

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