YELLOWS

Willow Herb

#AAAC32

RGB 170, 172, 50 · HSL 61°, 55%, 44% · CMYK 1, 0, 71, 33

Willow Herb is #AAAC32 in HEX — rgb(170, 172, 50), hsl(61°, 55%, 44%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 71%, 33%).

Willow Herb pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 55%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AAAC32

RGB170, 172, 50

HSL61°, 55%, 44%

HSV61°, 71%, 67%

CMYK1, 0, 71, 33

Decimal11185202

CSS RGBrgb(170, 172, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 55%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Willow Herb 17-26

Exact match

Valspar

Asparagus 6008-8C

ΔE 5.5 · #AEB83A

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 6.9 · #97A631

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

ΔE 7.2 · #9FB139

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 7.7 · #C1BC4B

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 8.3 · #AEA132

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 9 · #B1BE4E

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 9.7 · #C6B836

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 9.9 · #91A135

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.9 · #C7B446

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 13.9 · #B0C05D

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 14.7 · #929437

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.5 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.2 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 21.5 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#AAAC32

#3532AE

Analogous

#AE7232

#AAAC32

#6EAE32

Triadic

#AAAC32

#32ACAE

#AE32AC

Split-Complementary

#AAAC32

#326EAE

#7232AE

Tetradic

#AAAC32

#32AE72

#3532AE

#AE326E

Monochromatic

#373710

#717321

#AAAC32

#CED05D

#E0E198

Rectangle

#AAAC32

#32AE35

#3532AE

#AE32AC

Compound

#AAAC32

#6EAE32

#3532AE

#7232AE

Variations

Lighter

#C9CC4E

#D0D181

#E0E0BA

Darker

#8C8E26

#626318

#3A3B0D

Saturation

#82835E

#ACAE32

#C4C719

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAAC32

#B6A535

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAAC32

#ACAC51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAAC32

#B0A0A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Willow Herb 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

#BFAE41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAAC32

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACB365

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE9

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.

#34338C

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: #AAAC32;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAAC32;

CSS Variable

--color-willow-herb: #AAAC32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow-herb': '#AAAC32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAAC32] text-[#AAAC32]

SCSS

$willow-herb: #AAAC32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAAC32?

#AAAC32 is Willow Herb, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AAAC32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow Herb?

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

What colors pair well with Willow Herb?

Willow Herb 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 Willow Herb?

You can download Willow Herb 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 Willow Herb?

The hex code is #AAAC32. In RGB it's 170, 172, 50, and in HSL it's 61°, 55%, 44%.

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