GREENS

Cornstalk

#A7B25F

RGB 167, 178, 95 · HSL 68°, 35%, 54% · CMYK 6, 0, 47, 30

Cornstalk is #A7B25F in HEX — rgb(167, 178, 95), hsl(68°, 35%, 54%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 47%, 30%).

Cornstalk pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 35%, 54%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A7B25F

RGB167, 178, 95

HSL68°, 35%, 54%

HSV68°, 47%, 70%

CMYK6, 0, 47, 30

Decimal10990175

CSS RGBrgb(167, 178, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 35%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Beach Bag 1117-5

ΔE 2.2 · #ADB864

Sherwin-Williams

Stay in Lime SW9032

ΔE 2.8 · #9FAC5C

Dulux

Gooseberry Fool S19F6

ΔE 3.3 · #AFB75F

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Frond DE5522

ΔE 5.2 · #AEAD5B

Benjamin Moore

Huntington 406

ΔE 5.7 · #96A64F

Behr

Intoxication PPU10-5

ΔE 6 · #A1AC4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 6.8 · #A6B554

Valspar

Green Gecko 6006-8A

ΔE 7.1 · #A7C06A

Vista Paint

Peter Pan C-785

ΔE 7.2 · #A4A963

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7.8 · #BEC675

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 8.3 · #B1B874

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 8.8 · #B0C05D

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 10.5 · #999950

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 16.2 · #C7DF89

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 16.6 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 20.5 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#A7B25F

#6C61B3

Analogous

#B39561

#A7B25F

#7FB361

Triadic

#A7B25F

#61A8B3

#B361A8

Split-Complementary

#A7B25F

#617FB3

#9561B3

Tetradic

#A7B25F

#61B395

#6C61B3

#B3617F

Monochromatic

#4D5328

#7D8641

#A7B25F

#C4CC94

#E1E4C8

Rectangle

#A7B25F

#61B36C

#6C61B3

#B361A8

Compound

#A7B25F

#7FB361

#6C61B3

#9561B3

Variations

Lighter

#B9C280

#C8CEA4

#DDE0CC

Darker

#8C9746

#61692F

#393E1A

Saturation

#93967D

#A8B361

#C4D93B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7B25F

#B6A961

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7B25F

#B0B06E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7B25F

#ACA8AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cornstalk sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BDB262

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7B25F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAB787

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#5C5298

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: #A7B25F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7B25F;

CSS Variable

--color-cornstalk: #A7B25F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cornstalk': '#A7B25F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7B25F] text-[#A7B25F]

SCSS

$cornstalk: #A7B25F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7B25F?

#A7B25F is Cornstalk, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A7B25F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cornstalk?

Cornstalk works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Cornstalk?

Cornstalk pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cornstalk?

You can download Cornstalk 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 Cornstalk?

The hex code is #A7B25F. In RGB it's 167, 178, 95, and in HSL it's 68°, 35%, 54%.

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