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Mediaeval Sulphur

#A79F5C

RGB 167, 159, 92 · HSL 54°, 30%, 51% · CMYK 0, 5, 45, 35

Mediaeval Sulphur is #A79F5C in HEX — rgb(167, 159, 92), hsl(54°, 30%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 45%, 35%).

Mediaeval Sulphur pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 30%, 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#A79F5C

RGB167, 159, 92

HSL54°, 30%, 51%

HSV54°, 45%, 65%

CMYK0, 5, 45, 35

Decimal10985308

CSS RGBrgb(167, 159, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 30%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rickrack S18E6

ΔE 3 · #A6A460

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 3.3 · #A69A5C

Dunn-Edwards

Organic Matter DE5509

ΔE 4 · #A99E54

Benjamin Moore

Jalapeño 2147-30

ΔE 4.4 · #A29E53

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 4.4 · #9D9950

Vista Paint

Halls of Ivy K-417

ΔE 4.5 · #A29F54

Behr

Ginger Tea S320-5

ΔE 5 · #ABA56A

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 5.4 · #999950

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 5.4 · #AE9F65

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 5.4 · #9C9152

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.9 · #BCB472

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 8 · #BEAF64

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.4 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.7 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.8 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 18 · #B29B79

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

#A79F5C

#5D64A8

Analogous

#A87B5D

#A79F5C

#8AA85D

Triadic

#A79F5C

#5DA8A0

#A05DA8

Split-Complementary

#A79F5C

#5D8AA8

#7B5DA8

Tetradic

#A79F5C

#5DA87B

#5D64A8

#A85D8A

Monochromatic

#464225

#777240

#A79F5C

#C2BD8E

#DDDAC0

Rectangle

#A79F5C

#64A85D

#5D64A8

#A05DA8

Compound

#A79F5C

#8AA85D

#5D64A8

#7B5DA8

Variations

Lighter

#B9B37D

#C7C3A1

#DCDBCA

Darker

#898247

#5F5A30

#38351B

Saturation

#8D8B77

#A8A05D

#D3C331

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79F5C

#AA9D5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79F5C

#A0A068

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79F5C

#AA979C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mediaeval Sulphur 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

#BDA460

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A79F5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA984

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#52588B

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: #A79F5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79F5C;

CSS Variable

--color-mediaeval-sulphur: #A79F5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mediaeval-sulphur': '#A79F5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79F5C] text-[#A79F5C]

SCSS

$mediaeval-sulphur: #A79F5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79F5C?

#A79F5C is Mediaeval Sulphur, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A79F5C warm or cool?

Mediaeval Sulphur reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mediaeval Sulphur?

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

What colors pair well with Mediaeval Sulphur?

Mediaeval Sulphur 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 Mediaeval Sulphur?

You can download Mediaeval Sulphur 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 Mediaeval Sulphur?

The hex code is #A79F5C. In RGB it's 167, 159, 92, and in HSL it's 54°, 30%, 51%.

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