YELLOWS

Greenhow

#A7A66D

RGB 167, 166, 109 · HSL 59°, 25%, 54% · CMYK 0, 1, 35, 35

Greenhow is #A7A66D in HEX — rgb(167, 166, 109), hsl(59°, 25%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 35%).

Greenhow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 25%, 54%. 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#A7A66D

RGB167, 166, 109

HSL59°, 25%, 54%

HSV59°, 35%, 65%

CMYK0, 1, 35, 35

Decimal10987117

CSS RGBrgb(167, 166, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 25%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brookside 2145-30

Exact match

Behr

Ginger Tea S320-5

ΔE 2.5 · #ABA56A

Dunn-Edwards

Cocktail Olive DE5564

ΔE 2.8 · #9FA36C

PPG

Golden Grass 1119-6

ΔE 3 · #9EA26B

Valspar

Jalapeno Jelly 6005-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #B0AD70

Dulux

Cornucopia S17E5

ΔE 3.6 · #B0A86C

Vista Paint

Crack Willow C-394

ΔE 4.3 · #ADA36E

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 4.6 · #AEAC7A

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 4.8 · #989D67

Hallman-Lindsay

Crack Willow 395

ΔE 5.2 · #B0A470

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 6.3 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.7 · #BCB472

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9 · #919F70

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 9.8 · #9CAD7F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 14.8 · #A99E80

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#A7A66D

#6C6DA7

Analogous

#A7896C

#A7A66D

#8BA76C

Triadic

#A7A66D

#6CA7A6

#A66CA7

Split-Complementary

#A7A66D

#6C8BA7

#896CA7

Tetradic

#A7A66D

#6CA789

#6C6DA7

#A76C8B

Monochromatic

#4D4C2E

#7C7B4B

#A7A66D

#C4C39C

#E0E0CC

Rectangle

#A7A66D

#6DA76C

#6C6DA7

#A66CA7

Compound

#A7A66D

#8BA76C

#6C6DA7

#896CA7

Variations

Lighter

#B9B88A

#C8C7AA

#DDDDCF

Darker

#8B8A51

#616037

#39381F

Saturation

#929281

#A7A66C

#D3D140

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7A66D

#ADA26E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7A66D

#A6A676

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7A66D

#AA9FA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Greenhow 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

#BDA96D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7A66D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAAE91

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#585992

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: #A7A66D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7A66D;

CSS Variable

--color-greenhow: #A7A66D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greenhow': '#A7A66D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7A66D] text-[#A7A66D]

SCSS

$greenhow: #A7A66D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7A66D?

#A7A66D is Greenhow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A7A66D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greenhow?

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

What colors pair well with Greenhow?

Greenhow 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 Greenhow?

You can download Greenhow 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 Greenhow?

The hex code is #A7A66D. In RGB it's 167, 166, 109, and in HSL it's 59°, 25%, 54%.

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