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Semi Opal

#AB9649

RGB 171, 150, 73 · HSL 47°, 40%, 48% · CMYK 0, 12, 57, 33

Semi Opal is #AB9649 in HEX — rgb(171, 150, 73), hsl(47°, 40%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 57%, 33%).

Semi Opal pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 40%, 48%. 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#AB9649

RGB171, 150, 73

HSL47°, 40%, 48%

HSV47°, 57%, 67%

CMYK0, 12, 57, 33

Decimal11245129

CSS RGBrgb(171, 150, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 40%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 1.2 · #A99347

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 1.7 · #A99444

Dunn-Edwards

18th Century Green DE5460

ΔE 2.1 · #A59344

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 2.9 · #B49A4D

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 3 · #B0974F

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 3.9 · #B59F55

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 4.5 · #B29445

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 5.3 · #B79749

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 5.5 · #9E903B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.6 · #AEA04B

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 6.5 · #B7A756

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 6.8 · #B89B59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 19 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 20.1 · #B97D31

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

#AB9649

#495FAB

Analogous

#AB6549

#AB9649

#90AB49

Triadic

#AB9649

#49AB96

#9649AB

Split-Complementary

#AB9649

#4990AB

#6549AB

Tetradic

#AB9649

#49AB65

#495FAB

#AB4990

Monochromatic

#40381C

#766732

#AB9649

#C6B67B

#DDD4B0

Rectangle

#AB9649

#5FAB49

#495FAB

#9649AB

Compound

#AB9649

#90AB49

#495FAB

#6549AB

Variations

Lighter

#BFAD6A

#CABF94

#DED8C4

Darker

#8B7939

#615426

#393115

Saturation

#89836C

#AB9649

#D0AB25

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9649

#A7994A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9649

#9A9A58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9649

#AE8E94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Semi Opal 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

#C09D52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9649

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA276

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#45548B

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: #AB9649;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9649;

CSS Variable

--color-semi-opal: #AB9649;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semi-opal': '#AB9649' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9649] text-[#AB9649]

SCSS

$semi-opal: #AB9649;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9649?

#AB9649 is Semi Opal, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AB9649 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Semi Opal?

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

What colors pair well with Semi Opal?

Semi Opal 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 Semi Opal?

You can download Semi Opal 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 Semi Opal?

The hex code is #AB9649. In RGB it's 171, 150, 73, and in HSL it's 47°, 40%, 48%.

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