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Mossy Rock

#A9965D

RGB 169, 150, 93 · HSL 45°, 31%, 51% · CMYK 0, 11, 45, 34

Mossy Rock is #A9965D in HEX — rgb(169, 150, 93), hsl(45°, 31%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 45%, 34%).

Mossy Rock pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 31%, 51%. 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#A9965D

RGB169, 150, 93

HSL45°, 31%, 51%

HSV45°, 45%, 66%

CMYK0, 11, 45, 34

Decimal11114077

CSS RGBrgb(169, 150, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 31%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 1.6 · #AD975D

Behr

Tapestry Gold BNC-15

ΔE 2 · #AE985D

Sherwin-Williams

Edgy Gold SW6409

ΔE 3.3 · #B1975F

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 3.6 · #AE9F65

Vista Paint

Olive Oil K-449

ΔE 3.8 · #A0955D

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 3.9 · #A69A5C

Benjamin Moore

Sandalwood 273

ΔE 3.9 · #B29C68

Dunn-Edwards

Serpentine DE5502

ΔE 4.4 · #9B8E54

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 4.9 · #B3A36A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.9 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6 · #B7975E

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 6.4 · #99894A

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 6.5 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.1 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.7 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 14.4 · #C8BD83

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 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

#A9965D

#5B6FA9

Analogous

#A96F5B

#A9965D

#95A95B

Triadic

#A9965D

#5BA995

#955BA9

Split-Complementary

#A9965D

#5B95A9

#6F5BA9

Tetradic

#A9965D

#5BA96F

#5B6FA9

#A95B95

Monochromatic

#463E25

#786A3F

#A9965D

#C3B68D

#DED6C0

Rectangle

#A9965D

#6FA95B

#5B6FA9

#955BA9

Compound

#A9965D

#95A95B

#5B6FA9

#6F5BA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAAB7C

#C8BEA0

#DDD8CA

Darker

#8A7946

#60542F

#38311B

Saturation

#8E8876

#A9955B

#D4AB30

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9965D

#A5995D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9965D

#999967

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9965D

#AB8F95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mossy Rock 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

#BE9D61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9965D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA285

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#51608C

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: #A9965D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9965D;

CSS Variable

--color-mossy-rock: #A9965D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mossy-rock': '#A9965D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9965D] text-[#A9965D]

SCSS

$mossy-rock: #A9965D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9965D?

#A9965D is Mossy Rock, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A9965D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mossy Rock?

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

What colors pair well with Mossy Rock?

Mossy Rock 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 Mossy Rock?

You can download Mossy Rock 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 Mossy Rock?

The hex code is #A9965D. In RGB it's 169, 150, 93, and in HSL it's 45°, 31%, 51%.

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