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Bassett

#A8A888

RGB 168, 168, 136 · HSL 60°, 16%, 60% · CMYK 0, 0, 19, 34

Bassett is #A8A888 in HEX — rgb(168, 168, 136), hsl(60°, 16%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 19%, 34%).

Bassett pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 16%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A8A888

RGB168, 168, 136

HSL60°, 16%, 60%

HSV60°, 19%, 66%

CMYK0, 0, 19, 34

Decimal11053192

CSS RGBrgb(168, 168, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 16%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bassett CW-480

Exact match

Valspar

Dusty Olive 6005-4A

ΔE 1.3 · #A7A586

PPG

Envy 1123-5

ΔE 2.1 · #A4A582

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 2.7 · #ACAC90

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 2.9 · #AEB08F

Behr

Sanctuary PPU9-21

ΔE 2.9 · #B1AE8C

Vista Paint

French Pear C-414

ΔE 3.6 · #9FA07D

Dulux

Rigby Ridge S18C4

ΔE 3.6 · #A09F82

Hallman-Lindsay

French Pear 415

ΔE 3.7 · #9E9F7D

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 4 · #AAA388

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 4.9 · #A1A189

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.4 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.5 · #A7A58F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.6 · #A89D7E

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#A8A888

#8989A9

Analogous

#A99989

#A8A888

#99A989

Triadic

#A8A888

#89A9A9

#A989A9

Split-Complementary

#A8A888

#8999A9

#9989A9

Tetradic

#A8A888

#89A999

#8989A9

#A98999

Monochromatic

#595940

#858560

#A8A888

#C9C9B5

#EAEAE1

Rectangle

#A8A888

#89A989

#8989A9

#A989A9

Compound

#A8A888

#99A989

#8989A9

#9989A9

Variations

Lighter

#BABAA0

#CACAB9

#DFDFD7

Darker

#8F8F66

#636345

#3A3A28

Saturation

#9E9E94

#A9A989

#D4D45E

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8A888

#ACA589

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8A888

#A8A88D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8A888

#AAA3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bassett 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

#BDAB81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8A888

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB0A5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6363A1

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: #A8A888;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8A888;

CSS Variable

--color-bassett: #A8A888;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bassett': '#A8A888' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8A888] text-[#A8A888]

SCSS

$bassett: #A8A888;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8A888?

#A8A888 is Bassett, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A8A888 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bassett?

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

What colors pair well with Bassett?

Bassett 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 Bassett?

You can download Bassett 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 Bassett?

The hex code is #A8A888. In RGB it's 168, 168, 136, and in HSL it's 60°, 16%, 60%.

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