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Wasabi Green

#A9AD74

RGB 169, 173, 116 · HSL 64°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 2, 0, 33, 32

Wasabi Green is #A9AD74 in HEX — rgb(169, 173, 116), hsl(64°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 33%, 32%).

Wasabi Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 26%, 57%. 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#A9AD74

RGB169, 173, 116

HSL64°, 26%, 57%

HSV64°, 33%, 68%

CMYK2, 0, 33, 32

Decimal11119988

CSS RGBrgb(169, 173, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Greenhow CW-450

ΔE 3.1 · #A7A66D

PPG

Sparrow Song 11-13

ΔE 3.6 · #ACB17E

Valspar

Brush Meadow 6004-6A

ΔE 3.6 · #A9B37D

Dulux

Umbrella Green S19E5

ΔE 3.8 · #A3AE70

Dunn-Edwards

Cocktail Olive DE5564

ΔE 3.8 · #9FA36C

Vista Paint

Spring Ahead K-362

ΔE 4.1 · #A9B57D

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 4.4 · #AEAC7A

Behr

Fennell Seed S330-4

ΔE 4.4 · #B6B880

Hallman-Lindsay

Peter Pan 786

ΔE 5.6 · #A5A966

Kilz

Retro Lime LG140-01

ΔE 6.1 · #989D67

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6.9 · #BEBD7F

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.7 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 8 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.7 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.4 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#A9AD74

#7975AE

Analogous

#AE9575

#A9AD74

#8EAE75

Triadic

#A9AD74

#75AAAE

#AE75AA

Split-Complementary

#A9AD74

#758EAE

#9575AE

Tetradic

#A9AD74

#75AE95

#7975AE

#AE758E

Monochromatic

#545733

#83874F

#A9AD74

#C8CAA5

#E5E6D5

Rectangle

#A9AD74

#75AE79

#7975AE

#AE75AA

Compound

#A9AD74

#8EAE75

#7975AE

#9575AE

Variations

Lighter

#BBBE90

#CACCAF

#DFE0D2

Darker

#909455

#646739

#3B3C21

Saturation

#999A89

#AAAE75

#CDD64C

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9AD74

#B2A775

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9AD74

#ACAC7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9AD74

#ADA5AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wasabi Green 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

#BEAE72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9AD74

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB396

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#615D9A

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: #A9AD74;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9AD74;

CSS Variable

--color-wasabi-green: #A9AD74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wasabi-green': '#A9AD74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9AD74] text-[#A9AD74]

SCSS

$wasabi-green: #A9AD74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9AD74?

#A9AD74 is Wasabi Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A9AD74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wasabi Green?

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

What colors pair well with Wasabi Green?

Wasabi Green 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 Wasabi Green?

You can download Wasabi Green 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 Wasabi Green?

The hex code is #A9AD74. In RGB it's 169, 173, 116, and in HSL it's 64°, 26%, 57%.

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