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Tallarn Sand

#A79B5E

RGB 167, 155, 94 · HSL 50°, 29%, 51% · CMYK 0, 7, 44, 35

Tallarn Sand is #A79B5E in HEX — rgb(167, 155, 94), hsl(50°, 29%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 44%, 35%).

Tallarn Sand pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 29%, 51%. 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#A79B5E

RGB167, 155, 94

HSL50°, 29%, 51%

HSV50°, 44%, 65%

CMYK0, 7, 44, 35

Decimal10984286

CSS RGBrgb(167, 155, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 29%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cornstalk S17E6

ΔE 0.5 · #A79C5F

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 0.7 · #A69A5C

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 2.5 · #AEA065

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 2.7 · #AE9F65

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 4.1 · #9C9152

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 4.3 · #B3A36A

Behr

Tapestry Gold BNC-15

ΔE 4.5 · #AE985D

Dunn-Edwards

Serpentine DE5502

ΔE 5 · #9B8E54

Benjamin Moore

Ponderosa 531

ΔE 5.3 · #9D9B63

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 6 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.4 · #998F5B

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 7.1 · #99894A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#A79B5E

#5E6AA6

Analogous

#A6765E

#A79B5E

#8EA65E

Triadic

#A79B5E

#5EA69A

#9A5EA6

Split-Complementary

#A79B5E

#5E8EA6

#765EA6

Tetradic

#A79B5E

#5EA676

#5E6AA6

#A65E8E

Monochromatic

#454026

#766E41

#A79B5E

#C1B98F

#DDD8C0

Rectangle

#A79B5E

#6AA65E

#5E6AA6

#9A5EA6

Compound

#A79B5E

#8EA65E

#5E6AA6

#765EA6

Variations

Lighter

#B8AE7E

#C7C0A2

#DCD9CA

Darker

#887D48

#5E5731

#37331C

Saturation

#8D8977

#A69A5E

#D3B831

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79B5E

#A79B5F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79B5E

#9D9D69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79B5E

#AA9499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tallarn Sand 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

#BDA162

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A79B5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA686

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#535C8A

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: #A79B5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79B5E;

CSS Variable

--color-tallarn-sand: #A79B5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tallarn-sand': '#A79B5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79B5E] text-[#A79B5E]

SCSS

$tallarn-sand: #A79B5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79B5E?

#A79B5E is Tallarn Sand, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A79B5E warm or cool?

Tallarn Sand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tallarn Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Tallarn Sand?

Tallarn Sand 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 Tallarn Sand?

You can download Tallarn Sand 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 Tallarn Sand?

The hex code is #A79B5E. In RGB it's 167, 155, 94, and in HSL it's 50°, 29%, 51%.

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