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Grassland

#A7A27A

RGB 167, 162, 122 · HSL 53°, 20%, 57% · CMYK 0, 3, 27, 35

Grassland is #A7A27A in HEX — rgb(167, 162, 122), hsl(53°, 20%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 27%, 35%).

Grassland pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 20%, 57%. 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#A7A27A

RGB167, 162, 122

HSL53°, 20%, 57%

HSV53°, 27%, 65%

CMYK0, 3, 27, 35

Decimal10986106

CSS RGBrgb(167, 162, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 20%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Grassland 6004-4A

Exact match

Behr

Fresh Olive PPU9-4

ΔE 2.4 · #A69D74

Benjamin Moore

Hillside 495

ΔE 2.7 · #A3A276

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

ΔE 2.9 · #B0A980

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 3 · #A8A77B

Sherwin-Williams

Ruskin Room Green SW0042

ΔE 3.2 · #ACA17D

PPG

Green Gray Mist 1113-4 · 11-29

ΔE 3.3 · #AFA984

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 3.5 · #A2A57B

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 3.8 · #A2A580

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 4.4 · #9E9F7D

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 5.4 · #969873

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.9 · #A99E80

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.6 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 9 · #A1A189

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9.2 · #978A65

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.6 · #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 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

#A7A27A

#7B81A7

Analogous

#A78C7B

#A7A27A

#96A77B

Triadic

#A7A27A

#7BA7A2

#A27BA7

Split-Complementary

#A7A27A

#7B96A7

#8C7BA7

Tetradic

#A7A27A

#7BA78C

#7B81A7

#A77B96

Monochromatic

#534F37

#817C56

#A7A27A

#C6C3A9

#E4E3D7

Rectangle

#A7A27A

#81A77B

#7B81A7

#A27BA7

Compound

#A7A27A

#96A77B

#7B81A7

#8C7BA7

Variations

Lighter

#B9B596

#C8C6B2

#DEDDD3

Darker

#8D875C

#625D3E

#393724

Saturation

#98968B

#A7A27B

#D3C450

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7A27A

#A9A17B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7A27A

#A3A380

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7A27A

#A99DA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grassland 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

#BDA677

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7A27A

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAAB9B

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5D649A

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: #A7A27A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7A27A;

CSS Variable

--color-grassland: #A7A27A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grassland': '#A7A27A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7A27A] text-[#A7A27A]

SCSS

$grassland: #A7A27A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7A27A?

#A7A27A is Grassland, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A7A27A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grassland?

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

What colors pair well with Grassland?

Grassland 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 Grassland?

You can download Grassland 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 Grassland?

The hex code is #A7A27A. In RGB it's 167, 162, 122, and in HSL it's 53°, 20%, 57%.

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