YELLOWS

The Goods

#AAA651

RGB 170, 166, 81 · HSL 57°, 35%, 49% · CMYK 0, 2, 52, 33

The Goods is #AAA651 in HEX — rgb(170, 166, 81), hsl(57°, 35%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 52%, 33%).

The Goods pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 35%, 49%. 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#AAA651

RGB170, 166, 81

HSL57°, 35%, 49%

HSV57°, 52%, 67%

CMYK0, 2, 52, 33

Decimal11183697

CSS RGBrgb(170, 166, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 35%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

Exact match

Vista Paint

The Goods C-793

ΔE 0.9 · #A7A44F

Dulux

Reed Green S19F8

ΔE 3.1 · #A19E4A

Benjamin Moore

Split 2146-30

ΔE 3.2 · #B2AE56

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Frond DE5522

ΔE 3.3 · #AEAD5B

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 3.7 · #B1A859

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 3.7 · #B4B05A

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 4.8 · #AEA04B

Behr

Keemun M330-6

ΔE 5 · #9A9C49

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 6.2 · #9B983D

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 7.9 · #BEAF64

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 10.9 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 12.6 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 17.1 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 22.2 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 23.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#AAA651

#5156A9

Analogous

#A97951

#AAA651

#81A951

Triadic

#AAA651

#51A9A4

#A451A9

Split-Complementary

#AAA651

#5181A9

#7951A9

Tetradic

#AAA651

#51A979

#5156A9

#A95181

Monochromatic

#41401F

#757238

#AAA651

#C3C083

#DCDAB7

Rectangle

#AAA651

#56A951

#5156A9

#A451A9

Compound

#AAA651

#81A951

#5156A9

#7951A9

Variations

Lighter

#BBB873

#C8C69A

#DDDCC6

Darker

#89853F

#5F5D2A

#383618

Saturation

#8A8970

#A9A451

#D1C929

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAA651

#B0A253

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAA651

#A7A762

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAA651

#AE9CA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

The Goods 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

#BFA958

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAA651

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACAE7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#4B4E8A

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: #AAA651;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAA651;

CSS Variable

--color-the-goods: #AAA651;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-goods': '#AAA651' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAA651] text-[#AAA651]

SCSS

$the-goods: #AAA651;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAA651?

#AAA651 is The Goods, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AAA651 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with The Goods?

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

What colors pair well with The Goods?

The Goods 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 The Goods?

You can download The Goods 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 The Goods?

The hex code is #AAA651. In RGB it's 170, 166, 81, and in HSL it's 57°, 35%, 49%.

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