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Caraway Shield

#AB9975

RGB 171, 153, 117 · HSL 40°, 24%, 56% · CMYK 0, 11, 32, 33

Caraway Shield is #AB9975 in HEX — rgb(171, 153, 117), hsl(40°, 24%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 32%, 33%).

Caraway Shield pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 24%, 56%. 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#AB9975

RGB171, 153, 117

HSL40°, 24%, 56%

HSV40°, 32%, 67%

CMYK0, 11, 32, 33

Decimal11245941

CSS RGBrgb(171, 153, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 24%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bear Hug 1101-5

ΔE 1.8 · #AC9877

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Suede SW2842

ΔE 2.3 · #A79473

Behr

Golden Sage QE-36

ΔE 2.3 · #AD9C74

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 2.6 · #B29B79

Valspar

Caraway Shield 6008-4B

ΔE 2.8 · #A2936F

Benjamin Moore

Strathmore 244

ΔE 2.9 · #AD9D7D

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 3 · #B4A07A

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Season 297

ΔE 3.6 · #B19971

Vista Paint

Gold Season C-296

ΔE 4.1 · #B0996F

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 4.4 · #A89D7E

Dulux

Chapter S16C5

ΔE 4.4 · #9F9169

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 6 · #B3A477

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.5 · #978A65

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.1 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8.8 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 9.8 · #B6A38F

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

#AB9975

#7486AA

Analogous

#AA7D74

#AB9975

#A1AA74

Triadic

#AB9975

#74AA98

#9874AA

Split-Complementary

#AB9975

#74A1AA

#7D74AA

Tetradic

#AB9975

#74AA7D

#7486AA

#AA74A1

Monochromatic

#524832

#82714F

#AB9975

#C7BBA3

#E4DED3

Rectangle

#AB9975

#86AA74

#7486AA

#9874AA

Compound

#AB9975

#A1AA74

#7486AA

#7D74AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBAC90

#C9C0AE

#DEDAD1

Darker

#8F7C55

#63553A

#3A3221

Saturation

#979187

#AA9874

#D4A649

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9975

#A59D75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9975

#9C9C7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9975

#AD9498

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Caraway Shield 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

#C09F73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9975

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA497

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.

#5B6F98

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: #AB9975;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9975;

CSS Variable

--color-caraway-shield: #AB9975;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'caraway-shield': '#AB9975' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9975] text-[#AB9975]

SCSS

$caraway-shield: #AB9975;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9975?

#AB9975 is Caraway Shield, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AB9975 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Caraway Shield?

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

What colors pair well with Caraway Shield?

Caraway Shield 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 Caraway Shield?

You can download Caraway Shield 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 Caraway Shield?

The hex code is #AB9975. In RGB it's 171, 153, 117, and in HSL it's 40°, 24%, 56%.

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