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Spring Branch

#A98C37

RGB 169, 140, 55 · HSL 45°, 51%, 44% · CMYK 0, 17, 67, 34

Spring Branch is #A98C37 in HEX — rgb(169, 140, 55), hsl(45°, 51%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 67%, 34%).

Spring Branch pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 51%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A98C37

RGB169, 140, 55

HSL45°, 51%, 44%

HSV45°, 67%, 66%

CMYK0, 17, 67, 34

Decimal11111479

CSS RGBrgb(169, 140, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 51%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 1.7 · #A58B34

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 2.9 · #A28B36

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 3 · #B18F38

Behr

Bronze Green 350D-6

ΔE 3.2 · #A99035

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 4.1 · #AF8A3A

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 5.5 · #A99444

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 5.7 · #B79749

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 6.1 · #A98840

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 7.1 · #9E903B

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 8.8 · #B28E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 9.1 · #BC934D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 9.8 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.7 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.7 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 14.7 · #B7975E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.3 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A98C37

#3754A9

Analogous

#A95437

#A98C37

#8DA937

Triadic

#A98C37

#37A98D

#8D37A9

Split-Complementary

#A98C37

#378DA9

#5437A9

Tetradic

#A98C37

#37A954

#3754A9

#A9378D

Monochromatic

#362D11

#705D24

#A98C37

#CCB161

#DFCE9B

Rectangle

#A98C37

#54A937

#3754A9

#8D37A9

Compound

#A98C37

#8DA937

#3754A9

#5437A9

Variations

Lighter

#C7AA52

#CEBC84

#DFD6BB

Darker

#8A722A

#604F1B

#392E0F

Saturation

#81795F

#A98D37

#C59B1B

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.49:1

Deuteranopia

#A98C37

#A09237

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A98C37

#919149

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A98C37

#AC848B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spring Branch 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

#BE9644

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A98C37

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9B69

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.

#364B89

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A98C37;

CSS — background

background-color: #A98C37;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-branch: #A98C37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-branch': '#A98C37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A98C37] text-[#A98C37]

SCSS

$spring-branch: #A98C37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A98C37?

#A98C37 is Spring Branch, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A98C37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Branch?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Branch?

Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch?

You can download Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch?

The hex code is #A98C37. In RGB it's 169, 140, 55, and in HSL it's 45°, 51%, 44%.

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