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Victorian

#A9A28A

RGB 169, 162, 138 · HSL 46°, 15%, 60% · CMYK 0, 4, 18, 34

Victorian is #A9A28A in HEX — rgb(169, 162, 138), hsl(46°, 15%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 18%, 34%).

Victorian pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 15%, 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#A9A28A

RGB169, 162, 138

HSL46°, 15%, 60%

HSV46°, 18%, 66%

CMYK0, 4, 18, 34

Decimal11117194

CSS RGBrgb(169, 162, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 15%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1531

Exact match

Behr

Over The Taupe BNC-14

ΔE 0.8 · #ABA38C

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 1.7 · #ABA68F

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 1.7 · #AAA388

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 2.1 · #ACA088

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 2.2 · #AFA78D

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.3 · #B0A790

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 2.5 · #A7A58F

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 2.5 · #A69C83

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 2.7 · #A49B82

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 3 · #A1A189

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.6 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4 · #A99E80

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 4.1 · #AFA290

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#A9A28A

#8A91A8

Analogous

#A8928A

#A9A28A

#A0A88A

Triadic

#A9A28A

#8AA8A1

#A18AA8

Split-Complementary

#A9A28A

#8AA0A8

#928AA8

Tetradic

#A9A28A

#8AA892

#8A91A8

#A88AA0

Monochromatic

#585341

#847C62

#A9A28A

#C9C4B6

#E9E8E2

Rectangle

#A9A28A

#91A88A

#8A91A8

#A18AA8

Compound

#A9A28A

#A0A88A

#8A91A8

#928AA8

Variations

Lighter

#BAB4A1

#CAC6BA

#DFDDD8

Darker

#8E8567

#625C46

#393529

Saturation

#9E9B94

#A8A18A

#D4B85E

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9A28A

#A8A28B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9A28A

#A3A38D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9A28A

#AA9FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Victorian 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

#BEA683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9A28A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABABA7

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.

#6371A1

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: #A9A28A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9A28A;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian: #A9A28A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian': '#A9A28A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9A28A] text-[#A9A28A]

SCSS

$victorian: #A9A28A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9A28A?

#A9A28A is Victorian, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A9A28A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Victorian?

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

What colors pair well with Victorian?

Victorian 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 Victorian?

You can download Victorian 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 Victorian?

The hex code is #A9A28A. In RGB it's 169, 162, 138, and in HSL it's 46°, 15%, 60%.

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