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Brussels Sprouts

#AA9B78

RGB 170, 155, 120 · HSL 42°, 23%, 57% · CMYK 0, 9, 29, 33

Brussels Sprouts is #AA9B78 in HEX — rgb(170, 155, 120), hsl(42°, 23%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 29%, 33%).

Brussels Sprouts pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 23%, 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#AA9B78

RGB170, 155, 120

HSL42°, 23%, 57%

HSV42°, 29%, 67%

CMYK0, 9, 29, 33

Decimal11180920

CSS RGBrgb(170, 155, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 23%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exploring Khaki PPU8-6

ΔE 1.7 · #AA9A7A

Benjamin Moore

Northampton HC-89

ΔE 1.9 · #AD9D7D

PPG

Bear Hug 1101-5

ΔE 2.4 · #AC9877

Sherwin-Williams

Ruskin Room Green SW0042

ΔE 2.6 · #ACA17D

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 2.9 · #A89D7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sleeves 359

ΔE 3 · #A19675

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 3.1 · #A2936F

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

ΔE 3.3 · #A59A7C

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 3.5 · #B4A07A

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.5 · #A99E80

Dulux

Sedia S16C4

ΔE 3.6 · #B0A47E

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 4.8 · #A19D7C

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 6.7 · #9D947B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.5 · #8F8B66

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 9 · #A1A189

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#AA9B78

#7887AB

Analogous

#AB8278

#AA9B78

#A0AB78

Triadic

#AA9B78

#78AB9B

#9B78AB

Split-Complementary

#AA9B78

#78A0AB

#8278AB

Tetradic

#AA9B78

#78AB82

#7887AB

#AB78A0

Monochromatic

#554B35

#847552

#AA9B78

#C8BEA7

#E5E1D6

Rectangle

#AA9B78

#87AB78

#7887AB

#9B78AB

Compound

#AA9B78

#A0AB78

#7887AB

#8278AB

Variations

Lighter

#BBAF93

#CAC2B0

#DFDBD2

Darker

#908058

#64583C

#3B3322

Saturation

#99948A

#AB9B78

#D5AC4E

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9B78

#A69E79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9B78

#9E9E7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9B78

#AC969A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Brussels Sprouts 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

#BFA175

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9B78

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA699

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5D6F9A

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: #AA9B78;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9B78;

CSS Variable

--color-brussels-sprouts: #AA9B78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brussels-sprouts': '#AA9B78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9B78] text-[#AA9B78]

SCSS

$brussels-sprouts: #AA9B78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9B78?

#AA9B78 is Brussels Sprouts, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AA9B78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brussels Sprouts?

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

What colors pair well with Brussels Sprouts?

Brussels Sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts?

You can download Brussels Sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts?

The hex code is #AA9B78. In RGB it's 170, 155, 120, and in HSL it's 42°, 23%, 57%.

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