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Vegan Villain

#AA9911

RGB 170, 153, 17 · HSL 53°, 82%, 37% · CMYK 0, 10, 90, 33

Vegan Villain is #AA9911 in HEX — rgb(170, 153, 17), hsl(53°, 82%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 90%, 33%).

Vegan Villain pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 82%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AA9911

RGB170, 153, 17

HSL53°, 82%, 37%

HSV53°, 90%, 67%

CMYK0, 10, 90, 33

Decimal11180305

CSS RGBrgb(170, 153, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 82%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 4 · #9D9101

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 5.4 · #BBA528

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 5.6 · #AC9825

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 5.7 · #A9921B

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 5.8 · #B8A02A

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 8 · #BAA736

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 12.3 · #CEAB3B

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 13.1 · #BC911F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 13.3 · #BD9C3A

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 14.1 · #D6AC34

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.8 · #DBB651

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 17.9 · #929437

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 18.2 · #C9B156

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.2 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.3 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 24.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#AA9911

#1123AC

Analogous

#AC4C11

#AA9911

#70AC11

Triadic

#AA9911

#11AC9A

#9A11AC

Split-Complementary

#AA9911

#1170AC

#4C11AC

Tetradic

#AA9911

#11AC4C

#1123AC

#AC1170

Monochromatic

#201D03

#665B0A

#AA9911

#E9D220

#F0E066

Rectangle

#AA9911

#23AC11

#1123AC

#9A11AC

Compound

#AA9911

#70AC11

#1123AC

#4C11AC

Variations

Lighter

#E6CE17

#E2D25B

#E7E0A6

Darker

#8C7D0A

#635805

#3B3402

Saturation

#767047

#AC9A11

#B4A008

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9911

#AA9914

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9911

#9C9C3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9911

#AE8E96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vegan Villain 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

#BF9F28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9911

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA44C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#182588

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: #AA9911;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9911;

CSS Variable

--color-vegan-villain: #AA9911;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vegan-villain': '#AA9911' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9911] text-[#AA9911]

SCSS

$vegan-villain: #AA9911;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9911?

#AA9911 is Vegan Villain, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA9911 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vegan Villain?

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

What colors pair well with Vegan Villain?

Vegan Villain 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 Vegan Villain?

You can download Vegan Villain 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 Vegan Villain?

The hex code is #AA9911. In RGB it's 170, 153, 17, and in HSL it's 53°, 82%, 37%.

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