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Organic Matter

#A99E54

RGB 169, 158, 84 · HSL 52°, 34%, 50% · CMYK 0, 7, 50, 34

Organic Matter is #A99E54 in HEX — rgb(169, 158, 84), hsl(52°, 34%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 50%, 34%).

Organic Matter pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 34%, 50%. 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#A99E54

RGB169, 158, 84

HSL52°, 34%, 50%

HSV52°, 50%, 66%

CMYK0, 7, 50, 34

Decimal11116116

CSS RGBrgb(169, 158, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 34%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Organic Matter DE5509

Exact match

PPG

Gremlin 1110-5

ΔE 3.1 · #A79954

Benjamin Moore

Jalapeño 2147-30

ΔE 3.2 · #A29E53

Vista Paint

Halls of Ivy K-417

ΔE 3.6 · #A29F54

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 3.9 · #9D9950

Behr

Tangy Dill HDC-FL13-8

ΔE 4.8 · #9B9247

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 5.6 · #999950

Dulux

Rickrack S18E6

ΔE 5.6 · #A6A460

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 6.3 · #AAA651

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 6.5 · #989746

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 6.8 · #BEAF64

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 9.5 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 14.8 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 20.8 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#A99E54

#5460AB

Analogous

#AB7454

#A99E54

#8BAB54

Triadic

#A99E54

#54AB9F

#9F54AB

Split-Complementary

#A99E54

#548BAB

#7454AB

Tetradic

#A99E54

#54AB74

#5460AB

#AB548B

Monochromatic

#444022

#78703B

#A99E54

#C4BC87

#DDD9BB

Rectangle

#A99E54

#60AB54

#5460AB

#9F54AB

Compound

#A99E54

#8BAB54

#5460AB

#7454AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCB276

#C9C39C

#DDDAC8

Darker

#8A8142

#60592C

#393419

Saturation

#8D8972

#AB9F54

#D5BE2A

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

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99E54

#AA9D55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99E54

#A0A062

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99E54

#AD959B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Organic Matter 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

#BEA35A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99E54

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA87E

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.

#4D558C

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: #A99E54;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99E54;

CSS Variable

--color-organic-matter: #A99E54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'organic-matter': '#A99E54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99E54] text-[#A99E54]

SCSS

$organic-matter: #A99E54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99E54?

#A99E54 is Organic Matter, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A99E54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Organic Matter?

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

What colors pair well with Organic Matter?

Organic Matter 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 Organic Matter?

You can download Organic Matter 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 Organic Matter?

The hex code is #A99E54. In RGB it's 169, 158, 84, and in HSL it's 52°, 34%, 50%.

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