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Cardamom

#AAAA77

RGB 170, 170, 119 · HSL 60°, 23%, 57% · CMYK 0, 0, 30, 33

Cardamom is #AAAA77 in HEX — rgb(170, 170, 119), hsl(60°, 23%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 30%, 33%).

Cardamom pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#AAAA77

RGB170, 170, 119

HSL60°, 23%, 57%

HSV60°, 30%, 67%

CMYK0, 0, 30, 33

Decimal11184759

CSS RGBrgb(170, 170, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 23%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 1.3 · #AEAC7A

Dunn-Edwards

Stuffed Olive DE5529

ΔE 1.9 · #ADAC7C

PPG

Sparrow Song 11-13

ΔE 3 · #ACB17E

Valspar

Throw Rug 6006-6A

ΔE 3.1 · #A7A373

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

ΔE 3.4 · #A3A779

Vista Paint

Bamboo Forest C-400

ΔE 3.5 · #B0A877

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 3.6 · #B1A979

Benjamin Moore

Greenhow CW-450

ΔE 3.7 · #A7A66D

Kilz

Vintage Green TB-89

ΔE 5 · #BAB583

Dulux

Matamata NZ10C9

ΔE 5.9 · #B0A980

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.3 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 7.5 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 8.7 · #C1B98F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.8 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 12.2 · #A99E80

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#AAAA77

#7878AB

Analogous

#AB9178

#AAAA77

#91AB78

Triadic

#AAAA77

#78ABAB

#AB78AB

Split-Complementary

#AAAA77

#7891AB

#9178AB

Tetradic

#AAAA77

#78AB91

#7878AB

#AB7891

Monochromatic

#555535

#848452

#AAAA77

#C8C8A7

#E5E5D6

Rectangle

#AAAA77

#78AB78

#7878AB

#AB78AB

Compound

#AAAA77

#91AB78

#7878AB

#9178AB

Variations

Lighter

#BBBB93

#CACAB0

#DFDFD2

Darker

#909058

#64643C

#3B3B22

Saturation

#99998A

#ABAB78

#D5D54E

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAAA77

#B0A678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAAA77

#AAAA7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAAA77

#ADA3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cardamom 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

#BFAC74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAAA77

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACB199

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5D5D9A

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: #AAAA77;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAAA77;

CSS Variable

--color-cardamom: #AAAA77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cardamom': '#AAAA77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAAA77] text-[#AAAA77]

SCSS

$cardamom: #AAAA77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAAA77?

#AAAA77 is Cardamom, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AAAA77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cardamom?

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

What colors pair well with Cardamom?

Cardamom 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 Cardamom?

You can download Cardamom 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 Cardamom?

The hex code is #AAAA77. In RGB it's 170, 170, 119, and in HSL it's 60°, 23%, 57%.

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