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Upon Reflection

#AA9768

RGB 170, 151, 104 · HSL 43°, 28%, 54% · CMYK 0, 11, 39, 33

Upon Reflection is #AA9768 in HEX — rgb(170, 151, 104), hsl(43°, 28%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 39%, 33%).

Upon Reflection pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 28%, 54%. 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#AA9768

RGB170, 151, 104

HSL43°, 28%, 54%

HSV43°, 39%, 67%

CMYK0, 11, 39, 33

Decimal11179880

CSS RGBrgb(170, 151, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 28%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Upon Reflection C-323

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Upon Reflection 324

ΔE 0.8 · #AC986A

Behr

Eco Green PPU8-5

ΔE 1.2 · #A89669

PPG

Cool Camel 1104-5

ΔE 1.4 · #AE996B

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 2 · #AF9968

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 2.2 · #AE9668

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 2.7 · #AC9468

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 3.2 · #B09666

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.2 · #B3A477

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.6 · #9E9764

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 5.6 · #B3A479

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.4 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.9 · #978A65

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.2 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 14.1 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#AA9768

#697BAB

Analogous

#AB7769

#AA9768

#9CAB69

Triadic

#AA9768

#69AB98

#9869AB

Split-Complementary

#AA9768

#699CAB

#7769AB

Tetradic

#AA9768

#69AB77

#697BAB

#AB699C

Monochromatic

#4E452C

#7F7048

#AA9768

#C6BA9A

#E2DBCB

Rectangle

#AA9768

#7BAB69

#697BAB

#9869AB

Compound

#AA9768

#9CAB69

#697BAB

#7769AB

Variations

Lighter

#BBAD87

#C9C0A8

#DED9CE

Darker

#8F7C4E

#635634

#3A321E

Saturation

#948E80

#AB9869

#D5AA3F

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9768

#A59B68

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9768

#9A9A70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9768

#AC9196

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Upon Reflection 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

#BF9E69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9768

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA38D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#586892

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: #AA9768;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9768;

CSS Variable

--color-upon-reflection: #AA9768;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'upon-reflection': '#AA9768' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9768] text-[#AA9768]

SCSS

$upon-reflection: #AA9768;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9768?

#AA9768 is Upon Reflection, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA9768 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Upon Reflection?

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

What colors pair well with Upon Reflection?

Upon Reflection 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 Upon Reflection?

You can download Upon Reflection 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 Upon Reflection?

The hex code is #AA9768. In RGB it's 170, 151, 104, and in HSL it's 43°, 28%, 54%.

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