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Sweet Sparrow

#A8946B

RGB 168, 148, 107 · HSL 40°, 26%, 54% · CMYK 0, 12, 36, 34

Sweet Sparrow is #A8946B in HEX — rgb(168, 148, 107), hsl(40°, 26%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 36%, 34%).

Sweet Sparrow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 26%, 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#A8946B

RGB168, 148, 107

HSL40°, 26%, 54%

HSV40°, 36%, 66%

CMYK0, 12, 36, 34

Decimal11048043

CSS RGBrgb(168, 148, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 26%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sweet Sparrow 1100-5

Exact match

Behr

Cliff Rock 290F-4

ΔE 1.2 · #AB976D

Dunn-Edwards

Rattan Basket DE6201

ΔE 2 · #A79069

Benjamin Moore

Green 236

ΔE 2.4 · #A38E67

Vista Paint

Gold Season C-296

ΔE 2.5 · #B0996F

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 2.5 · #AC9468

Hallman-Lindsay

Bauhaus Gold 303

ΔE 2.5 · #B0986F

Sherwin-Williams

Burlap SW6137

ΔE 3 · #AC9571

Valspar

Caramel Gold 3006-7B

ΔE 3.7 · #B1956D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.7 · #978A65

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 5.9 · #978E62

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.5 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 7.7 · #A89D7E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 12.8 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8946B

#6B80A8

Analogous

#A8756B

#A8946B

#9EA86B

Triadic

#A8946B

#6BA894

#946BA8

Split-Complementary

#A8946B

#6B9EA8

#756BA8

Tetradic

#A8946B

#6BA875

#6B80A8

#A86B9E

Monochromatic

#4D432D

#7D6C4A

#A8946B

#C5B79B

#E1DACC

Rectangle

#A8946B

#80A86B

#6B80A8

#946BA8

Compound

#A8946B

#9EA86B

#6B80A8

#756BA8

Variations

Lighter

#BAA989

#C8BEA9

#DDD8CE

Darker

#8C7850

#615336

#39301F

Saturation

#938D81

#A8946B

#D4A240

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8946B

#A2986B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8946B

#989871

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8946B

#AA8F93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sweet Sparrow 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

#BD9C6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8946B

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA190

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.

#586B92

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: #A8946B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8946B;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-sparrow: #A8946B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-sparrow': '#A8946B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8946B] text-[#A8946B]

SCSS

$sweet-sparrow: #A8946B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8946B?

#A8946B is Sweet Sparrow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A8946B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Sparrow?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Sparrow?

Sweet Sparrow 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 Sweet Sparrow?

You can download Sweet Sparrow 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 Sweet Sparrow?

The hex code is #A8946B. In RGB it's 168, 148, 107, and in HSL it's 40°, 26%, 54%.

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