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Zingiber

#AA8F49

RGB 170, 143, 73 · HSL 43°, 40%, 48% · CMYK 0, 16, 57, 33

Zingiber is #AA8F49 in HEX — rgb(170, 143, 73), hsl(43°, 40%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 57%, 33%).

Zingiber pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 40%, 48%. 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#AA8F49

RGB170, 143, 73

HSL43°, 40%, 48%

HSV43°, 57%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 57, 33

Decimal11177801

CSS RGBrgb(170, 143, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 40%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Zingiber S16E8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2151-20

ΔE 2 · #AD8E47

PPG

Obsession 1108-7

ΔE 2.5 · #AE9550

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 3.6 · #A99347

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 4 · #A98840

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4.2 · #B28E4B

Dunn-Edwards

Arrow Rock DE5440

ΔE 4.3 · #A28440

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 5.1 · #B29445

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 5.3 · #B89B59

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 5.4 · #A7843E

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 7.1 · #99894A

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 7.8 · #B7975E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.5 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.6 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.7 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA8F49

#4965AB

Analogous

#AB5F49

#AA8F49

#96AB49

Triadic

#AA8F49

#49AB90

#9049AB

Split-Complementary

#AA8F49

#4996AB

#5F49AB

Tetradic

#AA8F49

#49AB5F

#4965AB

#AB4996

Monochromatic

#40361C

#766332

#AA8F49

#C6B17B

#DDD1B0

Rectangle

#AA8F49

#65AB49

#4965AB

#9049AB

Compound

#AA8F49

#96AB49

#4965AB

#5F49AB

Variations

Lighter

#BFA76A

#CABB94

#DED6C4

Darker

#8B7439

#615026

#392F15

Saturation

#89816C

#AB9049

#D0A025

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#AA8F49

#A29549

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8F49

#949456

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8F49

#AC878E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zingiber 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

#BF9852

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8F49

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9D76

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.

#45598B

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: #AA8F49;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8F49;

CSS Variable

--color-zingiber: #AA8F49;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zingiber': '#AA8F49' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8F49] text-[#AA8F49]

SCSS

$zingiber: #AA8F49;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8F49?

#AA8F49 is Zingiber, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA8F49 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zingiber?

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

What colors pair well with Zingiber?

Zingiber 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 Zingiber?

You can download Zingiber 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 Zingiber?

The hex code is #AA8F49. In RGB it's 170, 143, 73, and in HSL it's 43°, 40%, 48%.

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